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It is written by Marcelo Dos Santos, a Fringe First Award-winning hit returning to London for the first time in three years, and stars West End favourite Steven Webb as the hapless, unhinged comedian. From the Olivier Award-winning producers of Fleabag and Baby Reindeer, it explores vulnerability, intimacy, ego and truth with razor-sharp, fast-paced and filthy humour. 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Ben Stower's Natural Affairs, directed by Livia Sardão, follows the guests, staff and resident ghosts of a rundown English B&B as secrets become scandals and beliefs are tested. The evening runs 80 minutes with an interval.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/two-plays-one-night-39970/", "official_url": "https://uniontheatre.biz/show/two-plays-one-night/", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/5baf4aa9fd9bc72e190263d89cc7471bce2d86eff624f1b407bf54ac3ff5414a-1200.webp"}]}