Tag: Royal Shakespeare

RSC: Kathryn Hunter’s Timon of Athens

Jan 9, 2019

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Ronald Weihs

in London UK, Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-upon-Avon, Theatre

Kathryn Hunter in Timon of Athens, photo by Simon Annand When Judith and I learned that the Royal Shakespeare was doing Timon of Athens this winter, with Kathryn Hunter in the lead role, we were more than excited. Kathryn Hunter is a remarkable actor. She is known for her powerful stage presence, her prowess as…
Richard II, Royal Shakespeare at the Barbican

Jan 8, 2014

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Ronald Weihs

in London UK, Theatre

It wasn’t easy to get to see Richard II. It was sold out, so we figured we’d get day seats, something we’re quite used to doing. We figured Saturday would be good. Two performances, matinee and evening, thirty tickets each. Horrible weather, surely we’d get tickets? We arrived an hour early to a sight usually…