A one-man play exploring how an Irish actor with dyslexia navigates show business hoping, but never knowing, if he'll ever get to play the king that once visited his hometown of Waterford - Richard II.
Keith left Ireland to train at RADA funded by his home town, filled with dreams of playing Shakespeare's Richard II. Along the way he discovers there's a lot more to it than dreams and flogging talent.
The play explores Keith's relationship with his nationality, dyslexia and the challenges of classical theatre. It sets his life growing up and becoming an actor against Richard's speech as he sailed up the River Suir in 1399.
Written by Keith Dunphy
Directed by Ben Kavanagh
Tobi King Bakare and this theatre deserve a shout-out for such a young, diverse audience. There is so much talk about audiences being full of over 60s and why, why can’t theatres get the crowds in to reflect society in general? Well, I’m happy to say that on a rainy Thursday evening, the theatre was completely full.
Caiti Grove on Before I Go in CPT's Spring 2023 season London Theatre Reviews
