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Eddie Izzard’s one-man Hamlet deserves top marks

Plus: Dominic West's brilliant turn as the tortured protagonist in Arthur Miller’s greatest play

Eddie Izzard makes many valuable breakthroughs in his one-man Hamlet, especially in the comedic sections. Image: Amande Searle
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