Not a conventional theatrical autobiography but a diary kept by the author when he was preparing to play the lead part in Shakespeare's Richard III at the RSC in Stratford some years ago. We follow him as he draws on outside sources including medical specialists to create a character and a performance that ring true. I found this fascinating. I also liked his black and white drawings of himself and others involved in the production.
(Jeremy Swann - bwl 24 June 2004 ) |
