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Sir Laurence Olivier aged 15 playing Kate in Taming of Shrew
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Sir Laurence Olivier aged 15 playing Kate in Taming of Shrew
Sir Laurence Olivier in his first leading Shakespearian role - Katharine in Taming of the Shrew at All Saints Choir School, Margaret Street, London and Stratford-on-Avon in April 1922. Ellen Terry said that she had never seen Kate better played, even by a woman, except Ada Rehan. Sybil Thorndike said he was " really wonderful, the best Shrew I ever saw - a bad-tempered little bitch." A fellow actor said " What I remember about his Kate was his complete naturalness" Date: 1922
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Acting Actors Kate Katharine Laurence Leading Olivier Role Shakespeare Shakespearean Shrew Taming 1922
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Sir Laurence Olivier, at just fifteen years old, made his mark in his first leading Shakespearean role as Kate in Taming of the Shrew at All Saints Choir School in Margaret Street, London, and Stratford-on-Avon, in April 1922. The young Olivier's performance left a lasting impression on the theatre community, with renowned actress Ellen Terry declaring that she had never seen Kate better played, even by a woman, except for Ada Rehan. Sybil Thorndike went even further, praising Olivier as 'really wonderful, the best Shrew I ever saw - a bad-tempered little bitch.' A fellow actor recalled, 'What I remember about his Kate was his complete naturalness.' In this portrait, the young Olivier is seen donning the traditional Elizabethan costume of the character, complete with a fiery expression and a defiant posture. The photograph offers a glimpse into the early beginnings of a career that would go on to define the art of acting in the 20th century. Sir Laurence Olivier would continue to captivate audiences with his powerful performances, earning him numerous accolades and cementing his place in the annals of theatre history.
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