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Summary:The Old Vic theatre in London, and actors rehearsing Shakespeare. With such a name and such fame, it seemed inconceivable that the theatre might go out of business. But only an appeal led by Dame Peggy Ashcroft was able to stave off possible bankruptcy in July 1978, such is the cost of mounting production like this.
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