Acting in the 80s

Richard reflects on returning to Britain in the early 80s during Thatcher's controversial leadership and the Falklands conflict. He shares his struggle to find meaningful work in the theater scene, ultimately taking a job as a waiter, which led him to question the relevance of political activism in a more subdued England compared to the pressing issues of apartheid. His journey begins with a lunch hour play, marking the start of his acting career.