Production Diary 9 | Richard II | Royal Shakespeare Company

Richard II has now opened in Stratford-upon-Avon to positive audience reactions and reviews. In this diary we go behind the scene in the lead-up to a preview show. Keith Osborn, who plays Sir Stephen Scroop, meets us at the stage door and takes us into the dressing rooms for pre-show preparations. James Kitto, the duty manager, greets us front of house as the team prepare to welcome the public. The doors open and theatre-goers arrive. Backstage, Klare Roger from the stage management tea