Philippa Gregory's first play tries to exonerate Richard III, with mixed results History is very present in Philippa Gregory's new play about Richard III. Literally - History is a character, played by Tom Kanji. He strides around in a pale trenchcoat, at first rather too glib and pleased with himself, but quickly sucked into the action as Richard's life plays out in front of him. If only Katie Posner's production, wh…
SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 05:12AM on April 16, 2024