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Inside No 9: Stage/Fright Review

Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith have created a smart, funny, and emotional live experience with Stage/Fright, bringing fresh ideas while satisfying hardcore Inside No 9 fans, says Kelly Apter.

For nine series on the BBC, Inside No 9 kept viewers guessing with its plot-twisting, genre-shifting style, and this live debut is no exception.

Stage/Fright feels like several shows in one, with clever, funny, insightful, and moving theatre, making fragmentation a small price to pay for two hours of entertainment.

Stage/Fright feels like several shows in one

Author's summary: Stage/Fright is a smart and funny live experience.

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