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Veronica Lee

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Veronica is an award-winning writer and critic who contributes on theatre and comedy to the Daily Telegraph, Sunday Telegraph, Observer and London Evening Standard.

Articles By Veronica Lee

Best of 2017: Comedy

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300 Years of French and Saunders, BBC1 review - seasonal treat from the sketch duo

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The League of Gentlemen, BBC2 review - an anniversary to celebrate

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Aladdin, Richmond Theatre review - great Dame, weak script

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Jack and the Beanstalk, New Wimbledon Theatre review - Al Murray's panto debut

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Jack and the Beanstalk, Lyric Hammersmith review - great fun for all ages

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Barnum, Menier Chocolate Factory review - a big, blowsy spectacle

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Margaret Cho, Hen & Chickens Bristol review - sex and drugs, no holds barred

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Brakes review - dysfunctional relationships laid bare

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The Elvis Dead, Soho Theatre review - schlock horror told through Elvis songs

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Natalie Palamides, Soho Theatre review - delightful and disturbing show about motherhood

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John Bishop, O2 review - Everyman comedy with a hint of subversion

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Kerry Godliman, Touring review - affable and down-to-earth humour

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A Woman of No Importance, Vaudeville - Eve Best is superb as a woman scorned

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Mat Ewins, Soho Theatre review - multimedia show with twists in the tale

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Ahir Shah, Soho Theatre - a bravura response to Brexit vote

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