Sir John Gielgud était un acteur et metteur en scène anglais, réputé pour son élégance scénique et sa profonde connexion avec le répertoire classique. Il était particulièrement célèbre pour son exquise diction des vers, sa voix chaleureuse et expressive étant souvent comparée à une "trompette d'argent étouffée de soie". Ses performances lui ont valu une reconnaissance internationale précoce, consolidant son héritage en tant que figure distinguée des arts du spectacle. La maîtrise de Gielgud lui a valu une reconnaissance significative sur de multiples plateformes de prix prestigieuses.
" The Marquis lay there, like stone, with a knife pushed into his heart. On his chest lay a piece of paper, with the words : Drive him fast to the grave. This is from Jacques. " The French Revolution brings terror and death to many people. But even in these troubled times people tan still love and be kind. They tan be generous and true-hearted... and brave.
In true Bryson style, in a study that manages to be witty, amusing and anecdotal as well as informative, on one of the greatest British dramatists that has ever lived, he recounts his travels during which he discusses Shakespeare and his life with expert academics, actors, directors and theatre managers, while following the Stratford route.
In "An Actor and His Time" John Gielgud tells the story of his life in the theatre - a story already enjoyed by millions of radio listeners and which tells of the plays he starred in and directed, and of the actors and actresses he knew. And, as the curtain rises on Ellen Terry, on Sarah Bernhardt, on Mrs Patrick Campbell, Sir Ralph Richardson, Richard Burton and many others, sixty glorious years of British theatre unfold before our eyes.