Finding a twin for Lenny Henry: a casting director's take on Shakespeare
The Comedy of Errors features not one but two sets of identical twins who, if they don't look alike, must at least act the part. The National Theatre's Wendy Spon explains the challenge of finding the right actors for Shakespeare's playsCasting Shakespeare is a complex business. Casting directors work with the play's director, trying to get inside their head as they get to grips with the play. Some directors have a v…