Why the Old Vic is worth saving Kevin Spacey is part of the latest rescue plan. But it's important to recall what the grand old theatre used to be - and could become again From: Evening Standard - London | Date: February 5, 2003| Author: DOMINIC DROMGOOLE | Copyright 2003 Evening Standard - London. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

A BLIZZARD of publicity seems to permanently surround the Old Vic.

Today's announcement that Kevin Spacey is going to upgrade his involvement is the latest in a snowstorm of press releases, conferences, rumour and gossip that have threatened to engulf The Cut's comely old slapper over the past couple of years. Matthew Warchus was announced as artistic director; Jeremy Irons joined a trust; Elton John was appointed its chairman; Adventures in Motion Pictures announced a residency; the R...

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