Year of the King

A classic of theatre writing, a unique insight into the creation of a landmark Shakespearian performance.Antony Sher's stunning performance for the RSC as Richard III on crutches won him both the Laurence Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for Best Actor. This book records – in the actor's own words and drawings – the making of this historic theatrical event.'one of the finest books I have ever read on the process of acting' –

Time Out'a most wonderfully authentic account of the experience of creating a performance' –

The Sunday Times'a brilliant, compulsive account' –

Guardian