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Is This Thing On? review

“Powerful depiction of female friendship”

ReviewsAug 27, 2024by Molly ToolanUnderbelly Cowgate, Edinburgh

Ellie Campbell and Megan Keaveny in Is This Thing On? at Underbelly Cowgate, Edinburgh

Multi-talented actors blend artistic components to tell the story in this slightly disjointed production

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