Alan Rickman at the Albery Theatre, London — 25 October 2001. Photograph by Kevin Westenberg.
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"The other greatest thing about living in London has always been the diversity of culture constantly swirling around. Having the occasional ability to dip into and contribute to that rich history of events other than just the music business was always welcomed with open arms.
I always loved this man and so when the chance came up to photograph him I wanted to get it right. Here he was starring in the Noël Coward production of Private Lives, alongside Lindsay Duncan.
As this was 2001, I was happy to hear him listening to Starsailor's debut album Love Is Here while getting ready in his dressing room. A memorable moment. Hard also to not hear Hans Gruber when we were discussing the day's events.
One of my chosen spots on the upper stair was to photograph him under this portrait of Olivier in Macbeth. A great day and I was asked to work further with Alan after he saw the results, which of course was also thrilling."
— Kevin Westenberg (2020)
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