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By contrast, I saw an absolutely magical production of Peer Gynt - but that was the Royal Shakespeare Company with a translation by David Rudkin, that transposed the action to Ulster. Listening to Derek Jacobi and an ensemble of dedicated professionals wrap their tongues and understanding around the language and accents of Northern Ireland was an exercise in sheer indulgent pleasure, to the point where I have almost no memory of what the actual play was actually about...