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Post by learfan on Jun 9, 2018 17:38:29 GMT
Really? You cannot bring any bag other handbags in to the theatres now, they even search the bags when you put them in the cloakroom. Handbags were being checked going in and second half. Bit ott for me. It does seem the this will be Sher's farewell to Shakespearean roles at any rate. He will be 70 next year. Not sure what more he would want to play? We had standing ovation at the mat. He has long been one of my favourites. Hope he doesnt retire.
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Post by learfan on Jun 9, 2018 17:40:48 GMT
Didn’t really notice any difference in the security when entering The Swan (a free one for @ryan) and this was one of the rare occasions when I had a bag. Seeing Lear tonight, after reading Sher’s book it could be a while before he returns to the Stage and this could be his last Shakespeare role, will be interesting to see his reaction as tonight is the last night of this Production. What did he say in his book ? I don’t imagine he’ll be offered anything other than stage work. Bit like Greg Hicks who announced he’d be doing less stage work a few years ago and nothing changed, that’s all he got. Some actors are good on stage but unsuitable for screen. Amazed you haven't read it!! He said as far as Shakespearean roles this will be it, but he didn't say the R word. He will be 70 next year but seems hale and hearty.
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Post by NeilVHughes on Jun 9, 2018 17:47:50 GMT
Inferred he had done all of the major Shakespeare roles and doesn’t fancy revisiting these.
Implied his health was not up to the challenges and his writing and painting were becoming a more important part of his life.
Cannot see him giving up the stage completely as you say his Screen career is not stellar, but do see him becoming more selective and less frequent.
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Post by NeilVHughes on Jun 9, 2018 21:57:47 GMT
Definitely hale and hearty tonight, he was on fire, the energy in the womb scene was off the scale, and when he could curse no more the realisation of his mortality was dumbfounding.
A privilege to sit in the front row and watch a master at work and not the performance of a man in his twilight years.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2018 0:14:21 GMT
I was over at Stratford on Saturday just for a day out and walked through RSC and bumped into a theatre going friend who said it might be Sher's last Shakespearean role also. It might be that he has played fairly much everything but McKellen has returned to Lear this year and he is in his 80th year now.
Antony Sher with his art, books and playwriting has many other strings to his bow so may do less acting now. But with Greg Doran running the RSC, I'd imagine he'd be keen for his partner to take on roles during the rest of his tenure even if they are none Shakespearean.
It could just be that Antony may not have the drive to act so much now as he gets older or may even feel he has played his great roles so wants to go out whilst still near the top of his powers.
Happy 69th birthday to Sir Antony today too!
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