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'The level of hate was dangerous': Michelle Terry on the backlash to her casting as Richard III by Nadia Khomami Arts and Culture Correspondent

Artistic director of Shakespeare's Globe says much of the anger about a non-disabled actor playing the role has been misogynistic Michelle Terry, the artistic director of Shakespeare's Globe, has called the backlash to her casting as Richard III "disproportionate" and said much of the anger aimed towards her in recent months has been misogynistic. The Globe faced widespread criticism when it was announced that Terry…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:06AM on May 21, 2024

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