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‘Elsinore’ Review: Andrew Scott Is Powerfully Moving as Ian Charleson, the ‘Chariots of Fire’ Star Who Played Hamlet While Ravaged by AIDS

The tender power of "Elsinore" is the way Scott’s performance takes us right inside Ian’s state-of-mind — his belief that what’s left of his life needs to mean something, and that playing Hamlet will give it that meaning.

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The review highlights Andrew Scott’s portrayal of Ian Charleson in “Elsinore,” emphasizing how his performance immerses the audience in the character’s mindset. It notes that Ian believes the remaining portion of his life must find purpose, and that playing Hamlet is his way of achieving that meaning.

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