Richard II arrives in London after a highly successful Stratford run, and while the glow of David Tennant's Hamlet resides still in the memory. Surprisingly, the pleasure of the production lies not so much in dazzle as solidity. This doesn't give a bold new reading but a robust interpretation; it is not a star vehicle (so often with the star surrounded by mediocre support) but one of the strongest company performance…
SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 04:00AM on December 13, 2013