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Fixing review

“Plenty of laughs”

ReviewsNov 7, 2024by Tracey SinclairAlphabetti Theatre, Newcastle

Matt Miller in Fixing at Alphabetti Theatre, Newcastle. Photo: Von Fox Promotions

Matt Miller in Fixing at Alphabetti Theatre, Newcastle. Photo: Von Fox Promotions

From creators Matt Miller and Peader Kirk, this is a warmly amusing take on families and fixing what is broken

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