Linda BarnardMovie Writer Actor-director Kenneth Branagh once turned to theatre legend Sir Laurence Olivier for advice when he was a teenager at drama school and struggling with a role. He was surprised when Olivier replied to his letter and simply advised him, “to have a bash and hope for the best.” Today, Branagh feels the […]
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BBC News – Kevin Spacey’s Richard III wows critics
Kevin Spacey’s Richard III wows critics By Tim MastersEntertainment and Arts correspondent, BBC News Sam Mendes has said Richard III is “a role I think Kevin was born to play” Hollywood star Kevin Spacey has won critical praise for his portrayal of Richard III at London’s Old Vic theatre. The Oscar winner plays Shakespeare’s famous […]
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December 5, 2011 
