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  The Telegraph

  Peter Brook, visionary director known for his daring and visually striking stage productions – obituary

  Peter Brook, who has died aged 97, was a theatre, opera and film director of genius; a restless, energetic man, he did more than anyone to raise the artistic status of the theatre director in the postwar era.

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  Evening Standard

  Peter Brook dead: Legendary theatre director dies aged 97

  Legendary theatre director Peter Brook has died at the age of 97. Brook was best known for his production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream which was performed in a white cube. Downton Abbey actor, Peter Egan paid tribute to the theatre director, saying: “A giant, a genius and the greatest theatre director has gone.”

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  The Guardian

  Peter Brook obituary

  Revered and influential theatre director who took drama out of the auditorium to stages and spaces all over the world

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  Peter Brook, influential theatre visionary, dies aged 97

  The director’s landmark achievements include a nine-hour Mahabharata, putting Shakespeare on trapezes and directing Olivier, Gielgud and Scofield at the RSC

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  There’s no rest for the wicket watchers

  Brief letters: Esoteric cricket questions | The Train (1964) | Barristers’ wages and wigs | Pretty Flamingo singer | Ursula von der Leyen’s one-legged stand

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  What links crane, flesh, horse, house, robber? The Saturday quiz

  What links crane, flesh, horse, house, robber? The Saturday quiz. From Radiant Baby to Rustichello, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz

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  The Guardian

  Clifford Rose obituary

  Clifford Rose obituary. Founder member of the Royal Shakespeare Company with roles in stage and screen productions from King Lear to Doctor Who

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  As Diana Rigg's understudy, I never tired of watching her – she was splendid

  As Diana Rigg's understudy, I never tired of watching her – she was splendidAt the Royal Shakespeare Company, the star’s comic timing was faultless – and her conversation was racy and rich

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  Comfort films to watch while self-isolating – ranked!

  Comfort films to watch while self-isolating – ranked!. Hunkering down to avoid coronavirus? With romcoms, fantasy yarns and at least one disaster melodrama, here’s all you need to make the most of your time in front of the TV

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  Ian McKellen by Garry O’Connor review – from Richard III to Gandalf

  Ian McKellen by Garry O’Connor review – from Richard III to GandalfA fascinating biographical study of a stellar acting career – including the secrets that lie behind it

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