OLD VIC'S CARD SHARP HAS CUT A GOOD DEAL

From: Evening Standard - London | Date: May 27, 1999| Author: Robin Stringer | Copyright information

LILIAN BAYLIS, legendary purveyor of Shakespeare, opera and ballet to the poor at prices they could afford, must be turning in her grave.

Her hallowed Old Vic stage is being given over next month to a card sharp and a small onstage audience who are being asked to pay up to GBP 75 for the privilege of watching him.

If this seems rather far removed from the high-minded artistic ideals that have made the Old Vic renowned around the world, it has to be acknowledged that the card shar...

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