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Kunene and the King

“A compassionate character study”

ReviewsApr 4, 2019by Dave FargnoliSwan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

John Kani and Antony Sher in Kunene and the King at Swan Theatre, Straford-upon-Avon. Photo: Ellie Kurttz

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