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Even Adrian Lester’s sweetness, grace and nobility can’t rescue Almeida’s Hymn

Plus: watch Bonnie Langford leaping on to a grand piano in a spangly dress to perform 'I Get A Kick Out Of You'

Adrian Lester and Danny Sapani in Almeida's flawed new play Hymn. Image: Marc Brenner
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