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Pennyroyal review

“Convincing performances”

ReviewsJul 21, 2022by Olivia RookFinborough Theatre, London

Madison Clare and Lucy Roslyn in Pennyroyal at the Finborough Theatre, London. Photo: Helen Murray

Sensitive two-hander exploring the pain of fertility issues and the power of sisterhood

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