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BWW Review: THE EMPEROR, Young Vic, 8 September 2016 by Marianka Swain

In 1974, renowned Polish journalist Ryszard Kapuscinski travelled to Ethiopia to chart the downfall of Emperor Haile Selassie, 'King of Kings, elect of God', through interviews with his loyal servants and associates. Kapuscinski's 1978 book has been adapted by Colin Teevan into an extraordinary showcase for the talents of quicksilver quick-change artist Kathryn Hunter, who transforms into a dozen different characters…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:04AM on September 9, 2016

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