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Ready, Steady, David O’Doherty: An unexpected, cathartic set that leaves the audience in tears of laughterDublin Fringe Festival 2024: The comedian’s guided tour of the past few years of his life features musical ditties by way of sombre reflectionBy Kate Demolder
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Two men charged over theft of Banksy artwork from London galleryGirl With Balloon print valued at £270,000 will be returned to the gallery after police investigation