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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

Simon Brodkin, The Stables, Milton Keynes review - comics casts off his Lee Nelson character

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Alexei Sayle, Oxford Playhouse review - return of the political bruiser

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Upstart Crow, Gielgud Theatre review - terrific Shakespeare spoof

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Simon Evans, Blackheath Halls review - a big reveal worth waiting for

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Jen Brister, Soho Theatre review - parenting, privilege and porn under scrutiny

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David Baddiel, RST, Stratford-upon-Avon review - taking on the trolls

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Jayde Adams, Soho Theatre review - witty celebrity takedown

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Matt Forde, Soho Theatre review - Brexit and beyond

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Flo & Joan, Soho Theatre review - entertaining wit and whimsy

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Frank Skinner, Garrick Theatre review - a masterclass in owning the room

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Leicester Comedy Festival Gala Preview Show, De Montfort Hall review - mixed bag in mixed bill

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Magic Goes Wrong, Vaudeville Theatre review - entertaining spoof

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White House Farm, ITV review - gripping opener of true crime drama

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Best of 2019: Comedy

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Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special, BBC One - a big cwtch from Barry

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Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Alexandra Palace Theatre review - JM Barrie's classic as you have never seen it before

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