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As a lyricist, Ian Dury had few equals in the 20th century

Plus: Tom Hiddleston is riveting as Coriolanus

Not many Shakespearean actors look tasty enough to win a fight in a pub car park. Tom Hiddleston does. Image: Johan Persson 
issue 13 June 2020
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    Donmar Warehouse, via YouTube

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    Theatre Royal Stratford East, via graeae.org, until 3 August

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