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Persuasion at Royal Exchange Theatre

Andrew Anderson

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Persuasion

Royal Exchange Theatre, City Centre
25 May-24 June 2017

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Persuasion at Royal Exchange
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Persuasion is, in my opinion, Jane Austen’s finest novel. No, it might not have a famous TV adaptation, but it has something more important: substance.

The story follows Anne Elliot, a woman who is always sacrificing her own happiness for the sake of others. That is, until she has the chance at romance with a long-forgotten friend who returns to her hometown. Will she be able to break the cycle of servitude and put herself first? Let’s hope so.

It’s a timeless story and one that has been well-served by Jeff James’ stage production at the Royal Exchange, which has been greeted by a parade of praise-filled reviews. My only warning: you may have to restrain yourself from shouting out encouragement to Anne as she seeks true love (I know I did).

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