The trend continues as he now takes on the role of Shakespeare's Richard II at the Bridge Theatre ... Bailey "doesn't attain the greatness of Ben Whishaw and David Tennant". There was also praise ...

Richard II: Jonathan Bailey turns Shakespeare’s anti-hero into a coke-snorting pin-up The Bridgerton star doesn’t attain the greatness of Ben Whishaw and David Tennant as Richard in Nicholas ...

Richard II is a part that has drawn the attention of many A-list actors over the years. Historically, John Gielgud is the performer most associated with the role, and in recent years, the crown has ...

If 2024 reflected the immediate ramifications of the Hollywood strikes — with fewer movies and blockbusters lighting up the box office due to production delays — then 2025 could mark one of the ...

Fresh off his appearance in the hit Netflix series Black Doves, in which he starred alongside Keira Knightley, Ben Whishaw is experiencing box office success with Paddington in Peru, the long ...

First, ahead of Much Ado About Nothing starring Tom Hiddleston and Hamlet starring Luke Thallon, comes Richard II starring Jonathan Bailey at London’s Bridge Theatre. Directed by Bridge Theatre ...

Of all Shakespeare’s heroes, Richard II is the one who most clearly presents himself as an actor. He’s always trying on roles like clothes, wearing the mantle of kingship, seeing how it looks and then ...

A nation in need, an unsuitable king, banishments, murders, attempted coups. Richard II has it all and so does Jonathan Bailey. He might be dancing through Hollywood and hanging out with the ...

The nominees for the 2025 Olivier Awards have been unveiled, with a number of A-list stars up for honours at Britain’s annual theatre awards. Oscar winner Adrien Brody is up for Best Actor ...