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“At the beginning of my acting career, I worked for two seasons at the RSC and spent a lot of time in the Cotswolds exploring Shakespeare's countryside. It's my kind of English landscape, with its tiny villages and one-room thatched pubs.”

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Cherie Lunghi is a renowned British stage actress, born on April 4, 1952. She is known for her exceptional performances in classic dramas, particularly in Shakespearean and Greek tragedies. Lunghi's career began in the 1970s, during which she took on significant roles in various theaters, including the Royal National Theatre and the West End of London. more

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