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Tag Archives: Pygmalion UK Tour 2014

Pygmalion review – this 2014 tour has energy, laughter and truth

April 14, 2014 by thephraser

 

Alistair McGowan as Henry Higgins

Alistair McGowan as Henry Higgins

Bernard Shaw’s Pygamilion is on a UK tour a century after its opening night.  The humour feels fresh and the message still matters.

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