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“To enter a theatre for a performance is to be inducted into a magical space, to be ushered into the sacred arena of the imagination.”

Quote by Simon Callow

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Simon Callow is a British actor, director, and writer. He is renowned for his performances in theater, film, and television, particularly for his interpretations of Shakespeare's works. Born on June 15, 1949, Callow began his career in the 1970s and has accumulated a wealth of performance experience over the following decades. more

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