From Bridgeton to the Bridge Theatre – Jonathan Bailey allures audiences as Richard II
In a mixture of online reviews, with some criticism thrown towards Nicholas Hytner for a “muddled” approach, Richard II appears to divide popular opinion. It is a far cry from Ben Whishaw’s interpretation of the king in The Hollow Crown, which takes on a more traditional form, yet feels more dense to follow. The Bridge Theatre’s adaption is modern with hints of older eras still present in the staging, however […]