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Mother Courage and Her Children

“Brutal and brilliant”

ReviewsFeb 14, 2019by Natasha TripneyRoyal Exchange Theatre, Manchester

Julie Hesmondhalgh in Mother Courage and Her Children at Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester. Photo: Richard Davenport

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