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Vanya review

“Masterclass in acting”

ReviewsSep 22, 2023by Sam MarloweDuke of York's Theatre, London

Andrew Scott in Vanya at Duke of York's Theatre, London. Photo: Marc Brenner

Andrew Scott in Vanya at Duke of York's Theatre, London. Photo: Marc Brenner

Andrew Scott’s shapeshifting solo Chekhov performance is haunting and thrillingly theatrical

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