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Henning Wehn No Surrender (3 stars)

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Surely the German Comedy Ambassador will never find a more subtle show title than last year's My Struggle. Well, he'll die trying. Come along. Or else. Deutschland uber alles! Since last year, Henning has been heard numerous times on BBC Radio 4's The Unbelievable Truth, Act Your Age, The News Quiz, Now Show and BBC Radio 5 Live's Fighting Talk. 'Side-splittingly funny' ★★★★★ (Scotsman), 'Should be on everyone's Fringe must-see list' ★★★★★ (Daily Dust), 'Brilliant' ★★★★★ (Chortle.co.uk), 'A vulnerable man grappling with a language that isn't his own' (Guardian).

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