Theatre: Hollywood exclusive; The partnership of Kevin Spacey and Sally Greene has given the Old Vic its highest profile for years. But the veteran director Alan Strachan wonders if the theatre he loves is in the best hands.(Features)

From: The Independent (London, England) | Date: November 18, 2004| Author: Strachan, Alan | Copyright information

Byline: Alan Strachan

When the National Theatre left its first home at the historic Old Vic to relocate on the South Bank in 1977, the company's farewell to the much-loved, if by then slightly shabby, house was - appositely, in the light of the theatre's past - a one-off show titled Tribute to the Lady. Its cast included Peggy Ashcroft, Albert Finney, John Gielgud and Ralph Richardson.

The Lady was, of course, Lilian Baylis, the stubborn, cottage loaf-shaped ...

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