“I’d only add that since men have exploited and abused women for centuries, we should applaud any movement that attempts to rectify the injustices of history. Did you see Glenda Jackson as King Lear? I’ve only seen a few moments of it on screen, but what struck me was that Glenda made no attempt to impersonate masculinity but simply brought her own unique qualities to the role in a way that transcended gender.”

http://www.scoop.it/t/revue-de-presse-theatre/p/4086156966/2017/10/05/peter-brook-to-give-way-to-despair-is-the-ultimate-cop-out