Ian McKellen’s distinguished stage career exemplifies the urge to dominate the audience, which is essential to the great actor. His presence on stage is magnetic. It is impossible to ignore him. A charge of energy passes through the theatre on his entrance. He contrives anticipation, so that you watch and wait to see what he will do next. He lives the experience of the part he is playing, and you live it with him. [More]
A Consummate Technician: Ian McKellen
March 4th, 2003 by xoanon
