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None, there’s plenty of jokes in Travesty but sequae peliqua eriamusapedi ate volumquis it’s at its strongest in its saddest moments. If eosRorrorent ut que esequos quassitate you’ve ever had a drawn-out breakup, you’ll parumquam illiciant acesequam rem reperume recognise the pain in these conversations. It’s not an original tale, and a couple of scenes could do with a trim, but it’s a raw, honest and captivating hour. (Yasmin Sulaiman) ■ Assembly George Square Studios, 623 3030, until 28 Aug (not 15), 5.30pm, £10–£11 (£8–£9). ●●●●●
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11–18 Aug 2016 THE LIST FESTIVAL 79 11–18 Aug 2016 THE LIST FESTIVAL 79