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Arabian Nights review

“Festive twist speaks with immediacy”
Nicholas Karimi and Yasemin Özdemir in Arabian Nights at Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Ellie Kurttz
Nicholas Karimi and Yasemin Özdemir in Arabian Nights at Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Ellie Kurttz
Sonali Bhattacharyya’s upbeat take on the classic, directed by Blanche McIntyre, reminds us how stories constantly evolve

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