Because casting will determine where an audience’s sympathy lies, choosing an actor to play a major role like Richard II or Bolingbroke can be a complex procedure, often requiring a specialist with considerable knowledge. This program looks at three different renditions of Shakespeare’s deposed king as interpreted by Sir Ian McKellen, Sir Derek Jacobi, and Fiona Shaw. Wendy Spon, head of casting at the Royal National Theatre, discusses some of the chief considerations for making these choices. Produced by the Open University. (33 minutes)

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