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Madwomen of the West review

“Unfunny and unpolished”

ReviewsAug 6, 2024by Dave FargnoliRiverside Studios, London

Melanie Mayron, Marilu Henner, Brooke Adams and Caroline Aaron in Madwomen of the West at Riverside Studios, London. Photo: Ryan Howard

UK premiere of Sandra Tsing Loh’s maddeningly underwritten comedy of identity, feminism and enduring friendships

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