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“No theater could sanely flourish until there was an umbilical connection between what was happening on the stage and what was happening in the world.”

Quote by Kenneth Tynan

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Kenneth Tynan, born on April 2, 1927, and died on July 26, 1980, was a British critic, writer, and actor. Known for his profound insights into theater and sharp criticism, Tynan had a significant impact on 20th-century British drama. more

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