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" Gemma Arterton in 'The Master Builder' at the Almeida - she was absolutely brilliant. Ibsen is difficult and quite hard to follow, but she just brings the stage to life. "

Luke Evans

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" If you train too much, it can rule your life, and I don't think that's healthy - for men or women. "