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Why do theatres think audiences want Covid-related drama?

Several short new plays from the Orange Tree Theatre and Stewart Melton show lockdown is a tricky theme to make work about

The Kiss reaches its climax when Lou (Temi Wilkey) gives a guinea pig a cuddle. Photo: Ali Wright
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