Satire has moral responsibilities

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The annual satirical revue Link Show 27 directed by Ron Robinson and produced by The Theatre Company and GEMS Theatre Productions provoked a number of letters and comments in the press in February 2011.  These included reactions to both content and quality, complaints about extravagance, questions of fairness, and the nature and functions of satire raised by prominent public officials such as Steve Surujbally and Michael Khan. There were concerns about the image of the public hospital, …..


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