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The Dane gets an interpretive dance makeover: Ian McKellan’s Hamlet reviewed

Plus Edinburgh Fringe boasts two excellent Borises

Johan Christensen and Ian McKellen in Hamlet. Photo: Devin de Vil
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  • Hamlet with Ian McKellen

    Ashton Hall, until 28 August

  • Boris the Third

    Pleasance Courtyard, until 29 August

  • Boris Live at Five

    Gilded Balloon at the Museum, until 28 August

  • ASSISTED

    theSpace @ Surgeons’ Hall, until 20 August

  • What the Heart Wants

    Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose, until 28 August

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