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The Real Thing review

“Intelligent but bloodless”
ReviewsSep 4, 2024by Sam MarloweOld Vic Theatre, London
James McArdle and Susan Wokoma in The Real Thing at the Old Vic Theatre, London. Photo: Manuel Harlan
James McArdle and Susan Wokoma in The Real Thing at the Old Vic Theatre, London. Photo: Manuel Harlan
Revival of Tom Stoppard’s brainy comedy is slick, persuasively acted and too clever by half

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