Jonathan Bailey as Shakespeare’s Richard II
By Madeline Sidgwick: Editor-In-Chief
Recently, my friend and I had the privilege of watching Nicholas Hytner’s production ofShakespeare’s Richard II at the Bridge Theatre in London. I have studied Shakespeare in the pastbut only seen one of the plays live before, so I was incredibly excited ahead of this production.With staging in the round and nuanced performances from all, it is safe to say that I was beyondimpressed with the play.
Bridgerton and Wicked star Jonathan Bailey took on the role of, as the Bridge Theatre describeshim, the “charismatic, eloquent (…) dangerous and politically incompetent” Richard II. As a fanof Bailey’s screen work, it was brilliant to witness his skills on stage. From capturing Richard’sself-absorbed and witty nature, to delivering intense soliloquies,...