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[Epicoene]

There was an interview with SRB in the Guardian saying he's intending to do this frequently-rumoured production in 2014. Not sure if it's the part for him - of those who haven't played it I'd prefer to see Michael Pennington.

[Lynette]

I think he will be brilliant. Why shouldn't he be?

[Epicoene]

Lynette, on 03 December 2012 - 02:19 PM, said:

I think he will be brilliant. Why shouldn't he be?

I don't think he can play very unsympathetic characters any more, or at least the audience won't let him, he will be getting laughs where none should be.

[xanderl]

It's OK, he's playing Cordelia.

[Epicoene]

xanderl, on 03 December 2012 - 03:31 PM, said:

It's OK, he's playing Cordelia.

Ha ha. Of course Fool would be perfect for him.

[Lynette]

Epicoene, on 03 December 2012 - 03:28 PM, said:

I don't think he can play very unsympathetic characters any more, or at least the audience won't let him, he will be getting laughs where none should be.

You saw Timon? the second half....

[armadillo]

I don't remember many laughs in The Life of Galileo

[zahidf]

He was pretty evil in Deathtrap

[Abby]

Is Lear a very unsympathetic character? Not dad of the year, I'll grant you, but not a cartoon villain either. I'd expect an actor like SRB to be good at getting out all the nuances.
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[xanderl]

That seems to vary - McKellen certainly got his nuances out, can't remember if Jacobi did.