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Not One of These People
Royal Court
NORM-DODGER Martin Crimp is an acquired taste. And – as with dry January or veganism – his ardent fan-base seems to grow by the day.
The Royal Court Theatre – evidently one such fan – is presenting his latest offering Not One of These People for four performances only. Clearly hedging their bets, the theatre management aim to please the faithful, while acknowledging that most theatre goers will stay away.
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