Posted on Mon, 15 Aug 2011
Catch Kevin Spacey As Richard III This November!
Culture vultures, pen this down in your calendar. Kevin Spacey is set to come to Singapore later this year to take on the role of Richard III, directed by Sam Mendes and presented by the Singapore Repertory Theatre and The Bridge Project.
The play runs from 17 – 26 November at the Esplanade Theatre.
This is the first time Spacey and Mendes are working together ever since the iconic movie American Beauty.
This is the final season of the Bridge Project, a three-year series of co-productions by The Old Vic, BAM and Neal Street, devoted to producing large-scale, classical theatre for international audiences with the support of international co-commissioning producing partners. The SRT is the only co-commissioning and producing partner that has been involved in all three years of The Bridge Project. The first two seasons of the Bridge Project comprised The Winter’s Tale in 2009 and The Tempest in 2010.
Spacey, who is also Artistic Director of Old Vic says, “Sam is one of the finest directors I have had the pleasure to work with and to gain this opportunity is beyond my wildest hopes. I love Sam’s perspective on a role, carving and shaping the actor. With such a remarkable character before me I have a feeling this one is going to be a memorable experience.
“It is also my hope to bring a comprehensive educational programme and opportunities for emerging artists along with our travels, making an argument for the living theatre in all the major cities we will visit throughout 2011.”
Richard III opened its sold-out London season recently to glowing reviews across the board from the press, including a 5-Star review in The Times. Looks like we’ll all just HAVE to go.
Tickets $300 – $345 from www.sistic.com.sg
