Baritone Richard Burkhard’s role debut as Bottom A Midsummer Night’s Dream in his return to Garsington Opera has been praised for both his singing and acting:
‘and particularly Richard Burkhard as Bottom, whose immaculate acting skills matched his voice – also stood out’ – Simon Heffer, The Telegraph
‘above all Richard Burkhard’s big-hearted Bottom – was nicely etched. They provided a few laughs, and also (when Bottom is panic-stricken to find himself alone) some moments of genuine pathos' - Ivan Hewett, The Telegraph
‘And Richard Burkhard’s humane, good-hearted Bottom, the ass turned thespian extraordinaire, arguably becomes the hero of the whole thing.’ - Neil Fisher, The Times
‘Richard Burkhard, whose Bottom is both commanding and gracefully sung’ - Michael Church, iNews
‘Richard Burkhard delivers Bottom with his customary vocal artistry’ - George Hall, The Stage
‘Garsington regular Richard Burkhard sang Bottom with a sonorous baritone’ - Mark Pullinger, Gramophone
