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(This is funnyonlybecause it means even Sir Ian McKellen takes the train to work.

It was utterly spontaneous, completely natural, and deeply touching.
The theatre was full of love and compassion.
Check out the actors and stage managers in the wings.
We hunched there, delighted.
And, the giant of a human will be performing tonight.