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Veronica Lee

Bio
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

Sarah Silverman, Netflix Special review - finding the funny in losing a parent

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Dara Ó Briain, Soho Theatre Walthamstow review - master storyteller spins a family yarn

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Mr Swallow: Show Pony, Richmond Theatre review - magic tricks and mayhem

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The Comedy About Spies, Noel Coward Theatre review - 'Goes Wrong' team hit the spot again

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Zoe Lyons, Touring - midlife, without the crisis

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Greg Davies, Brighton Dome review - chocolate bars and errant bumholes

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Marcus Brigstocke, Touring review - modern manhood laid bare

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Matt Forde, Touring review - politics, poo and Viagra

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Harry Hill, Wilton's Music Hall review - madcap comic on terrific form

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Amy Gledhill, Soho Theatre review - delightfully bawdy take on serious subjects

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Russell Howard Live at the Palladium review - feelgood philosophy with added smut

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Ben Elton, Duke of York's Theatre review - big subjects, big laughs

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Chris McCausland, Winchester Theatre Royal review - Strictly winner as cheerfully cynical as ever

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Gala Preview Show, De Montfort Hall review - Leicester Comedy Festival nicely teed up

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Best of 2024: Comedy

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Jamie Foxx, Netflix Special review - doctors and divine intervention

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