As I have not yet finished my post about designs and settings for Shakespeare’s plays, and as I haven’t anything else to say at the moment, I would encourage Gentle Readers to view this publicity photograph of a Richard III performance. First of all, is it not a thing of beauty? And second, do all y’all recognize that Richard? No? Look closer.
Tolerabimus quod tolerare debemus,
-Vardibidian.
I’ve looked! I’ve looked closer! WHO IS IT?
Patrick Stewart?
No, don’t get distracted by that enormous plastic nose. Look at the eyes.
Thanks,
-V.
Mandy Patinkin?
I’ve been trying to think of a way to provide a hint without ruining for everybody. How’s this—a link to another image from that production in which the fellow is more recognizable.
Or should I give y’all his initials?
Thanks,
-V.
It’s Severus Snape, isn’t it?
No, seriously: I do recognize him. The body language is unmistakable. I can’t place him, though. Sean Bean?
peace
Second guess, based on new image:
Derek Jacobi?
Damn, I think I should have guessed it earlier since my initial reaction is reinforced by the second photo. The initials are the same right? And likely putting up a Masterful performance…
Figures that I would do better with Shakespearean actors than popular song lyrics . . .
After seeing the hint picture, I went back and looked at the original picture, and even then I could only barely trace the resemblance.
On a different note–it strains the bounds of credulity to see Richard being held at spearpoint by old Queen Margaret. Just not realistic. I mean, if she could catch Richard that way, he’d be dead, and that would be the end of the play. She wouldn’t hesitate a second, except perhaps to gloat . . .
Well, and I’m thinking of it as a publicity photo, not necessarily as a moment that is blocked in the play. Because you are quite correct—this Margaret clearly has the strength to do it, and would scarcely be squeamish. Perhaps Richard has a mithril undershirt?
Thanks,
-V.