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Matthew Franks

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Matthew Franks is a lecturer in literature and theatre at the University of Warwick

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The Mousetrap, Kneehigh and Zippos Circus in latest round of recovery grants

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Lauren Douglin: 'Feel the fear and do it anyway'

Scott Brown: 'Ensuring students get the best experience means a lot to me'

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