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Posted on February 2, 2026 by in Tags Library

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Simon Stephens’s mixed-reality piece for headsets, directed by Sarah Frankcom, with Ian McKellen, at The Shed; 47 minutes, through March 1, 2026 (a headset experience, not live performers).

Reception: Mixed.

From the TheaterScene archive. Original review by Deirdre Donovan for TheaterScene.com, February 2, 2026.

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