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Mosquitoes review

“Well-balanced and gripping”

ReviewsFeb 24, 2022by Olivia RookThe Maltings Theatre, St Albans

Faith Turner and Emma Wright in Mosquitoes at the Maltings Theatre, St Albans. Photo: Elliott Franks

Faith Turner and Emma Wright in Mosquitoes at the Maltings Theatre, St Albans. Photo: Elliott Franks

Lucy Kirkwood writes about competing scientific theories, misinformation and complex family dynamics in an accomplished revival of her play at the Maltings Theatre, St Albans

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