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Daughterhood, Theatre Royal Stratford East
Real people living real lives the focus as two women cope with the ties that bind
From the grassroots: Charlotte Bate and Charlotte O’Leary
[Rebecca Need-Menear]
SYLVIA HIKINS celebrates the chance that a new memoir offers to explore Frieda Brewster’s remarkable life story
JOHN GREEN is intrigued by an explanation of irrational behaviour from the point of view of brain science
PAUL DONOVAN enjoys a somewhat rose-tinted survey of Brown’s achievements and legacy, as well as his moments of political cowardice
GUILLERMO THOMAS recommends an important, if dispiriting book about the neo-colonial culture of Uganda under Yoweri Museveni
SUSAN DARLINGTON applauds the sensuality and strong characterisation of an unconventional ballet about an unconventional woman
ROUNDABOUT, the brainchild of highly admired theatre company Paines Plough, is not only a touring company but a portable theatre-in-the-round which can be erected in the remotest of places.
It is currently in situ right under the walls of the Theatre Royal Stratford East and Daughterhood is just one piece in its repertoire.
At first “Sisterhood” would seem a better title, for it’s about the relationship between two sisters. But then we see how the pair are forever locked into the roles created for them by their parents and perceptions change.
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