Blurred Lines - reviews Nick Payne's new 'feminist' play

Payne's response to Robin Thicke is a witty exploration of sexism but why is a man speaking for women?

Blurred Lines
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Nick Payne's new play about sexism Blurred Lines has opened at The Shed, National Theatre to mixed reviews, as some critics question why a man is speaking for women on feminist issues.

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