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Study Guide
THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE ENGLISH THEATRE
PROGRAMMES FOR STUDENT AUDIENCES
2006-2007 SEASON
Peter Hinton
Artistic Director, English Theatre
This Study Guide was written and researched by Jamieson Findlay for the National Arts Centre, English
Theatre, February 2007. It may be used solely for educational purposes.
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