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The dialogue ripples with energy: King Hamlin, at the Park Theatre, reviewed

Plus: at the Barbican antique love songs blended with a topical mime routine about epidemiology

The characters are surprisingly appealing: King Hamlin at Park Theatre. Photo: Steve Gregson
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  • King Hamlin

    Park Theatre, until 12 November

  • The Anatomy of Melancholy

    Pit Theatre, Barbican

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