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Understated Mystery: A Review of Gwydion Theatre Company’s “Perfect Pie” at Greenhouse Theater Center
Hugh Iglarsh November 8, 2024
This is a worthy debut for an accomplished playwright who clearly deserves more attention on our side of the border. It’s also proof of how much the Gwydion company has matured over its two short years in Chicago.
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