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Article: Death and the King's Horseman.(Theater review)

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(National Theater/Olivie, London: 1,127 seats; 30 [pounds sterling] ($45) top)

A National Theater presentation of a play in two acts by Wole Soyinka. Directed by Rufus Norris. Sets and costumes, Katrina Lindsay; lighting, Paule Constable; original music, Matthew Scott; sound, Ian Dickinson; associate director, Peter Badejo; choreography/movement, Javier de Frutos; music direction/vocal arrangements, Michael Henry; production stage manager, Emma B. Lloyd. Opened, reviewed April 8, 2009. Running time: 2 HOURS, 15 MIN. 

 
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