Lucy Prebble on The Effect, Welsh band Adwaith perform and Is the Critic Dead?

Published: Aug. 7, 2023, 7:22 p.m.

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When you fall in love how do you know it\\u2019s for real, and not just the result of chemicals in your brain? Lucy Prebble\\u2019s play The Effect is back at the National Theatre - Tristan and Connie fall in love during a clinical trial for a new antidepressant and wonder if their passion is merely drug-fuelled.

The Welsh band Adwaith play their online hit Fel I Fod (How To Be) \\u2013 just before the Camarthen band appear at the National Eisteddfod.

And could it be true that the art of criticism is dying? Theatre critic Mark Shenton believes it might be \\u2013 but social media influencer Mickey-Jo Boucher says he\\u2019s bringing in new audiences. Head critic and reviews editor at The Stage Sam Marlowe says the art of reviewing is evolving and there\\u2019s room for both approaches.

Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe\\nProducer: Harry Parker

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