http://jess.bootc.net/archives/2007/04/11/the-queen/ Because Everything's Political Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:36:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 http://jess.bootc.net/archives/2007/04/11/the-queen/#comment-219 Jess Wed, 11 Apr 2007 15:42:31 +0000 http://jess.bootc.net/archives/2007/04/11/the-queen/#comment-219 Yeah, I saw him as President Bush (the second) at the National, he was good, but a bit hammy! But then, I guess it is hard not to look a little hammy playing "real" characters such a GWB and bonny Prince Charlie... Yeah, I saw him as President Bush (the second) at the National, he was good, but a bit hammy! But then, I guess it is hard not to look a little hammy playing “real” characters such a GWB and bonny Prince Charlie…

]]> http://jess.bootc.net/archives/2007/04/11/the-queen/#comment-218 chaz Wed, 11 Apr 2007 15:37:30 +0000 http://jess.bootc.net/archives/2007/04/11/the-queen/#comment-218 re Alex Jennings. I remember seeing him on stage in several productions at the Old Vic, amongst his first I think, and he was very good, but as you suggest verging on caricature. Nonetheless, one to watch… Good stage presence. More recently at the National (I think), developing well. re Alex Jennings. I remember seeing him on stage in several productions at the Old Vic, amongst his first I think, and he was very good, but as you suggest verging on caricature. Nonetheless, one to watch… Good stage presence. More recently at the National (I think), developing well.

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