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The Beauty Queen of Leenane review

“Vintage McDonagh”
ReviewsJun 1, 2023by Jane CoyleLyric Theatre, Belfast
Ger Ryan and Nicky Harley in The Beauty Queen of Leenane at Lyric Theatre, Belfast. Photo: Ciaran Bagnall
Ger Ryan and Nicky Harley in The Beauty Queen of Leenane at Lyric Theatre, Belfast. Photo: Ciaran Bagnall
The jagged emotional edges and brutal humour of Martin McDonagh’s early play are laid bare in this skilfully rounded, cohesive revival

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Jane Coyle is an award-winning Belfast-based arts journalist and critic. She is a regular contributor to the Irish Times, The Stage, Culture Northern Ireland and BBC Northern Ireland.

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