
How long would it take a monkey to write ‘Hamlet’?
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The infinite monkey theorem allows us to explore probability and the limits of chance

The infinite monkey theorem allows us to explore probability and the limits of chance

This ‘Hamlet’ will ask the actor-comedian to play noblemen, women, ghosts, soldiers, courtiers, lovers and fools

James Shapiro’s ‘1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare’ was crowned from a field of six finalists drawn from the 24 winners of the Baillie Gifford award, which marks its 25th edition this year