A Little Life: Critics split over James Norton's 'distressing' play - BBC News
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The West End adaptation of A Little Life divides critics, with reviews ranging from two to five stars.
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Audience walkouts for James Norton play depicting rape, torture and child abuse - Mirror Online
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