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NOW: In the Wings on a World Stage

201493 minNRdocumentary

6.2/ 10(15 ratings)• TMDB

theater art-history performance-arts

NOW: In the Wings on a World Stage

201493 minNRdocumentary

6.2/ 10(15 ratings)• TMDB

Over 200 performances of Shakespeare's "Richard III" took place across three continents from 2012 to 2013, led by Kevin Spacey and Sam Mendes.

theater art-history performance-arts

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Jeremy Whelehan

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Over 200 performances of Shakespeare's "Richard III" took place across three continents from 2012 to 2013, led by Kevin Spacey and Sam Mendes.

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Jeremy Whelehandirector

Kevin Spacey

Kevin Spaceycast

Maureen Andermancast

Sam Mendes

Stephen Lee Anderson

Stephen Lee Andersoncast

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Kevin Spacey and Sam Mendes lead the Bridge Project Company in a production of Shakespeare's "Richard III," performed in the ancient theater of Epidaurus and Doha's cultural hub. From 2012 to 2013, the company completed over 200 performances across three continents. The film documents the logistical challenges faced by the cast and crew during their global tour. It also captures the creative collaboration between Spacey and Mendes, their first project together since "American Beauty.

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