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I, Cinna (The Poet)

“A fascinating feat of storytelling”

ReviewsFeb 14, 2020by Sally HalesUnicorn Theatre, London

Tim Crouch in I, Cinna (The Poet) at Unicorn Theatre, London. Photo: Helen Murray

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