Over his kaleidoscopic career, the great Shakespearean was a stalwart of the RSC, co-founded a ‘rock’n’roll’ theatre company and excelled at Chekhov and Pinter
Michael Pennington was what Richard II –…
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Michael Pennington, Shakespeare and Star Wars actor, dies aged 82 ⊖
‘Brilliant, wise’ co-founder of English Shakespeare Company celebrated for roles including Macbeth and Mercutio
The actor Michael Pennington, known for his Shakespearean work and his role in the origi…
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Star Wars and Shakespeare actor Michael Pennington dies aged 82 ⊖⊖
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Actress Miriam Margolyes said she was "sad beyond measure" to hear of the actor's death.
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