Quote • GLENDA JACKSON • Theatre People
“One of the amazing things about theatre people is that you might not see each other for years, and then when you do it’s as if you’d just walked into … Continue reading
Women taking power in Shakespeare’s plays | The Shakespeare blog
It’s been noticeable how many of the male roles being taken over by women are the powerful ones. In previous years it’s been the contemplative roles of Hamlet and Brutus, … Continue reading
King Lear — Glenda Jackson
A quarter of a century after she gave up acting for politics, double Academy Award-winning legend Glenda Jackson returns to play King Lear in Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy, alongside an outstanding … Continue reading
Archive Interview • PETER EYRE • Richard II @ The Old Vic Theatre, London • 2005
Peter Eyre languorously tucks into his toasted cheese Panini, snatching a lunch break between rehearsals of Trevor Nunn’s latest production at the Old Vic, Richard II. Just down the road … Continue reading
Archive Interview • SIAN THOMAS • The Price • Apollo Theatre • 2003
Siân Thomas describes Sean Holmes, director of The Price, as one of the best she has worked with. ‘It’s very exciting,’ she says, ‘to find a new generation out there. … Continue reading
Quote • Glenda Jackson • Acting
“Acting is not very hard. The most important things are to be able to laugh and cry. If I have to cry, I think of my sex life. And if … Continue reading
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