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Robert Lepage on 'choosing the prison' of Shakespeare
The director discusses the restrictions of using texts written by others.
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    Robert Lepage on 'choosing the prison' of Shakespeare
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    Val McDermid's advice to Nicola Sturgeon and aspiring writers: 'Just do it'
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    Val McDermid on the Scottish referendum: 'We wanted to call our house swithering heights'
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    Jazz Line-Up: Corrina Hewat and Dave Milligan
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