19 April 1983: Anthony and Cleopatra
From 19 April to 20 May 1983, Michael Gothard appeared on stage, playing Agrippa, and Thidias, in The Young Vic Company's 'Anthony and Cleopatra' at the Young Vic Theatre, 66 The Cut, in Waterloo.
Michael Covenay in the Financial Times: 25 April 1983
"All things considered, I have no hesitation in recommending the young Vic’s version in preference to that of the RSC at the Pit … [being staged concurrently]
The exotic swirl of the piece is excitingly maintained in Keith Hack’s production …
The Young Vic cast is, on the whole, stronger than at the Pit.
The whole show has a movement and energy missing at the RSC …"
Michael Covenay in the Financial Times: 25 April 1983
"All things considered, I have no hesitation in recommending the young Vic’s version in preference to that of the RSC at the Pit … [being staged concurrently]
The exotic swirl of the piece is excitingly maintained in Keith Hack’s production …
The Young Vic cast is, on the whole, stronger than at the Pit.
The whole show has a movement and energy missing at the RSC …"