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British comedian and actor Eddie Izzard

Eddie Izzard is eager that her solo performance of Hamlet—yes, all the parts—be a pleasure accessible to everyone. “Shakespeare is presented to people these days as: this is good for you. I’ve heard the term ‘spinach theater.’” Izzard also talks to us about Shakespeare and Covent Garden.

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