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Michael Pennington was an actor of astonishing range, a wise writer and witty company by Michael Billington

Over his kaleidoscopic career, the great Shakespearean was a stalwart of the RSC, co-founded a ‘rock’n’roll’ theatre company and excelled at Chekhov and PinterMichael Pennington was what Richard II – a part he played with great distinction – called a “well-graced actor”. He had a resonant voice, a handsome countenance, a security and ease on stage. But looking back over his career, on his death at the…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:10PM on May 11, 2026

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