Richard II in New York

Set against the vibrant and contrasting backdrop of 1990s New York, the book explores Steven Berkoff's experience directing Shakespeare's Richard II. The juxtaposition of Elizabethan themes with the raw energy of Manhattan and the Lower East Side serves as a powerful source of inspiration for Berkoff. The narrative delves into how the city's unique atmosphere, marked by both grandeur and decay, influenced his artistic vision and creative process throughout the production.