On Blogging Shakespeare – ‘Spacey: From One Richard to Another’

11. Aug, 2011 ·Comments Off on On Blogging Shakespeare – ‘Spacey: From One Richard to Another’

A few years ago I saw and admired Kevin Spacey playing Richard II at the Old Vic, in a production directed by Trevor Nunn. Now, also at the Old Vic, I’ve seen him as Richard III, expertly directed by Sam Mendes. They were both fine performances, highly individual while showing great respect for the text. […]