Interview with John McEnery

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Can you describe John of Gaunt's position at the beginning of the play? Answer

Prior to his death, John of Gaunt criticises Richard II's rule. What do you feel are the key issues in this speech and how do you approach it in performance? Answer

Does Gaunt believe that God has an active role in the government of the country, and how does this inform the scene when Richard halts the combat between Mowbray and Bolingbroke? Answer

Would it be true to say that Gaunt's language, and that the play as a whole, is full of a complex lyricism? Answer

You doubled as the First Gardener. Can you describe his character? Answer

Can you explain the function of the gardener's scene with Richard's Queen? Answer

How did you feel about performing at Middle Temple Hall? Answer

You have performed in several Globe productions. Have you continued to make discoveries about the space? Answer

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