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Jan 18, 2024 · The idea of Falstaff as both pub entertainer and conscienceless predator reached its apotheosis in Antony Sher’s performance for the RSC in 2014. Sher played down the fatness and played up the ...
Dec 3, 2021 · Sir Antony Sher in one of his final roles - as the vain and boastful Sir John Falstaff In September 2021, the Royal Shakespeare Company announced that Sher had been diagnosed with a terminal illness.
Apr 17, 2014 · It also contains a major performance from Antony Sher as Falstaff. Like Robert Stephens in 1991, Sher reminds us that Falstaff is one of nature's predators. Sher plays down the fatness to ...
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May 7, 2015 · This is an extract from Year of the Fat Knight: The Falstaff Diaries by Antony Sher, published by Nick Hern Books. Year of the Fat Knight is BBC Radio 4’s Book of the Week.
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Apr 28, 2014 · Falstaff (portrayed by Antony Sher) exemplifies the use of amplified theatricality in investigating humor and elements of the comedic genre in the RSC’s production of Henry IV Part 1. On the page, Falstaff claims an ambiguous role capable of moving across the spectrum from cynical and depressing to jesting and enthusiastic.
Sep 8, 2015 · In his book, "Year of the Fat Knight: The Falstaff Diaries", Sir Antony Sher combines writing and art to tell about the 2014 productions of "Henry IV, Part 1" and "Henry IV, Part 2", put on by the Royal Shakespeare Company, in which he played "Falstaff".
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Dec 3, 2021 · Veteran actor Sir Antony Sher has died of cancer aged 72, the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has announced. ... Sir Antony played Falstaff in the RSC's production of Henry IV part I and II in 2014.
