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Hamlet with Ian McKellen review

“Bold but misconceived hybrid”
ReviewsAug 6, 2022by Lyn GardnerAshton Hall, St Stephens, Edinburgh
Johan Christensen and Ian McKellen in Hamlet at Ashton Hall, Edinburgh. Photo: Devin de Vil
Johan Christensen and Ian McKellen in Hamlet at Ashton Hall, Edinburgh. Photo: Devin de Vil
Experimental but overwrought version of Shakespeare’s play starring the 83-year-old McKellen in collaboration with choreographer Peter Schaufuss

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