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Helen Hawkins

Articles By Helen Hawkins

Maddaddam, Royal Ballet review - superb dancing in a confusing frame

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Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, BBC One review - handsome finale for Hilary Mantel adaptation

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Until I Kill You, ITV1 review - superb performances in a frustrating true-crime story

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Guards at the Taj, Orange Tree Theatre review - miniature marvel with rich resonances

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Industry, BBC One review - bold, addictive saga about corporate culture now

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Encounters, Royal Ballet review - exciting mixed bill with a gem of a premiere

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Emilia Perez review - Audiard's beguiling musical tribute to Mexico's women

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The Fear of 13, Donmar Warehouse review - powerful analysis of a gross injustice

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The Duchess [of Malfi], Trafalgar Theatre review - actors imprisoned by confused time travelling

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What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank, Marylebone Theatre review - explosive play for today

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The Crime Is Mine review - entertaining froth from a crack cast

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Disclaimer, Apple TV+ review - a misfiring revenge saga from Alfonso Cuarón

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Gigi and Dar, Arcola Theatre review - a war-game of two halves

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Bellringers, Hampstead Theatre review - mordant comedy about the end of the world

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Ludwig, BBC One review - entertaining spin on the brainy detective formula

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Lear, Barbican Theatre review - a very stormy saga, Korean-style

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