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Lavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew review

“Deeply moving”
ReviewsFeb 14, 202510:29 by Tom WickerBush Theatre, London
Coral Wylie and Wil Johnson in Lavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew at the Bush Theatre, London. Photo: Helen Murray
Coral Wylie and Wil Johnson in Lavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew at the Bush Theatre, London. Photo: Helen Murray
Beautifully evocative portrayal of queer history and a family’s yearning for connection

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