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Article: Hamlet Shakespeare's finest play, says poll.

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August 22, 2004
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London, Aug 22 (PTI) 'Hamlet' has been voted the finest play of Shakespeare in a unique poll conducted by the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) among its actors and actresses.

The play beat 'King Lear' into second place and 'Antony and Cleopatra' came third.

The other plays in the top ten were 'HenryIV Part II,' 'Twelfth Night,' 'Macbeth,' 'Othello,' 'Titus Andronicus,' 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' and 'The Tempest.'

Paul Scofield, 82-year-old veteran of stage and cinema, has been acclaimed for giving the greatest performance in a Shakespeare play for his legendary portrayal of King Lear.

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