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At the Heart of Everything
Gatehouse Theatre, London N6
3/5
Cynics sometimes say “those that can, do; those that can’t, teach.” Grosser cynics may add “those who can’t teach seek refuge and solace in running schools, colleges and other educational establishments.”
This would certainly seem to be the case in Barry Fyfield’s new play At the Heart of Everything at the Gatehouse Theatre.
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