Antony Sher

Published: April 3, 2018, 5 p.m.

b'Antony Sher talks about his experiences with the Royal Shakespeare Company and his roles as Lear in 2016, Falstaff in 2013, and Richard III in 1984. In preparing for these roles, Sher kept meticulous diaries, which he later published as books\\u2014 "Year of the King" for Richard, "Year of the Fat Knight" for Falstaff, and now "Year of the Mad King," which chronicles his experiences with the most grueling role Shakespeare ever wrote for an older actor. Sher is interviewed by Barbara Bogaev.\\n\\nFrom the Shakespeare Unlimited podcast series. Published April 3, 2018. \\xa9 Folger Shakespeare Library. All rights reserved. This podcast episode, "Go Get It Ready," was produced by Richard Paul. Garland Scott is the associate producer.'