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Melancholy merges with mayhem as the exceptional Russian troupe Akhe Group presents this ocular conundrum of living body installations with three madcap players performing a deliciously insane balancing act between theatre. painting. photography and film. Radical. exciting and beautiful theatre. Highly recommended.
I St Stephen '5, 558 3853, until 23 Aug. until 19 6pm; 21-23 Aug 1pm, £10(£7.50).
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Guy Masterson stars in Under Milkwood, St George’s West Church, 225 7048, until 24 Aug, 4.15pm, £10-£1 1 (£9-£10).
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