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Macbeth review

“Gamely piles on different ideas”
ReviewsFeb 19, 202611:00 by Holly O'MahonyHull Truck Theatre
Livie Dalee, Deb Pugh and Josie Morley in Macbeth at Hull Truck Theatre. Photo: Tom Arran Photo
Livie Dalee, Deb Pugh and Josie Morley in Macbeth at Hull Truck Theatre. Photo: Tom Arran Photo
Witches lead the way in a combat-primed Macbeth that’s overflowing with ideas

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