The disabled actors are playing Richard III, says the director

Able-bodied actors should play Richard III, says deaf director Jenny Sealey. King had scoliosis so disabled actors should be able to play him, she says. Sealey: 'Richard III was a good man for the disabled, not a bad man for disabled people'

Able-bodied actors shouldn't play Richard III, says deaf director. Theatre director suggests that a disabled actor shouldn't be allowed to play the role. Richard III is due to be shown at a London-based theatre this week at the end of the year on December 25.

The Globe faces accusations of ‘cripping up’ with a new production of Shakespeare’s tragedy. Disabled theatre-makers explain why the role should not be open to all. 'I'm done with pretenders': disabled actors on reclaiming Richard III.

Arthur Hughes says decision for 2022 production will allow lived experience to be ‘shown properly’