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The Ugly Sisters
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Two stars
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Presenting the viewpoint of the heroine's loud and disruptive Ugly Sisters - "We're reclaiming the word!" - this one-acter is confrontational and uncomfortable to watch despite moments of humour and clever choreography.
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