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Antigone

“Atmospheric and boldly designed”

ReviewsOct 7, 2021by Dave FargnoliMercury Theatre, Colchester

Adeola Yemita and company in Antigone at the Mercury Theatre. Photo: Pamela Raith

Adeola Yemita and company in Antigone at the Mercury Theatre. Photo: Pamela Raith

Merlynn Tong’s version of Sophocles’ classical tragedy at Mercury Theatre, Colchester, is directed by Dawn Walton and stars Adeola Yemitan as Antigone

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