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David Oyelowo

I know I had my equivalents in Adrian Lester and Lenny James when I was at drama school. I remember David Harewood doing 'Othello' at the National, and Adrian Lester having done Cheek by Jowl's famous 'As You Like It and Company' at the Donmar. Not necess

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David Oyelowo is reflecting on how he had peers like Adrian Lester and Lenny James who were equally talented when he attended drama school. He also recalls notable performances by David Harewood and Adrian Lester in well-known productions, highlighting the presence of accomplished actors around him.

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