Theatre: Intimate Friel conjures the magic and absurdity of performance
A poignantly-timed revival of Faith Healer at the Abbey reminds us that there’s little quite as powerful and vulnerable as storytelling and a live audience
Faith Healer
Abbey Theatre
Until January 22
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