Production Diary 9, Richard II, Royal Shakespeare Company

Richard II has now opened in StratforduponAvon to positive audience reactions and reviews. In this diary we go behind the scene in the leadup 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 preshow preparations. James Kitto, the duty manager, greets us front of house as the team prepare to welcome the public. The doors open and theatregoers arrive. Backstage, Klare Roger from the stage management tea