Richard II
A younger than average audience was a good start for this new production by Nicholas Hytner and presumably that has something to do with Jonathan Bailey in the titular role bringing in the fans from his recent screen successes (Wicked, Bridgerton, Fellow Travelers). By the cheers at the end I think everyone enjoyed it a lot. We had a cheap seat in the front row, sort of behind this production which is (almost) in the round. Apart from a few occasions when we were peering around chairs or between legs, the view was great though, and on many occasions I would argue better than some of the pricier seats. I’ve seen quite a few productions of this over the years, some funny, some heavy with the drama and politics. This version strikes an effective middle ground, and is great at pulling clarity from the complicated politics going on throughout this play. A spare set, modern dress and Succession-esque music set the scene here as a play about both power and fa...