Interview with Albie Woodington

What were your first impressions of the character of Northumberland? Answer

What do you believe is Northumberland's main complaint against Richard's rule? Answer

The divine right of kings decreed that a monarch was God's earthly representative. Does Northumberland believe in serving Richard II in this capacity? Answer

You recently began re-rehearsing Twelfth Night. How do you feel about returning to the part of Sir Andrew Aguecheek? Answer

What do you think about the suggestion that the Globe Theatre accommodates comedy more easily than tragedy? Answer

Jigging has been introduced as part of the ‘original practices’ ethos. Edward II included a battle jig. Can you explain how a battle jig works? Answer

The audience entered through the tiring house prior to performances at Middle Temple Hall. In what ways has this influenced your performance? Answer

The company experimented with the early scene in which Mowbray and Bolingbroke almost begin a trial by combat that Richard halts at the last minute. What did this exploration involve? Answer

Actors often map their character's journey through the play, as a means to think about the way their character changes during the course of the action. Does Northumberland have a journey throughout the play? Answer

Do you think that the death of Gloucester is a major factor in deciding Northumberland's allegiance? Answer

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