Kevin Spacey receives a standing ovation at Oxford University. Culture lecture canceled – Deadline

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Kevin Spacey has been rewarded with a standing ovation after appearing at an Oxford University lecture on cancel culture.

In what is believed to be his first appearance on stage since his acquittal of sexual assault charges earlier this year, Spacey performed a five-minute scene from William Shakespeare’s play. Timon of Athens.

It was presented by writer and free speech advocate Douglas Murray, who gave his take on what Shakespeare can teach us about cancel culture as part of a lecture he gave in memory of philosopher Sir Roger Scruton.

Spacey’s enthusiastic performance, fueled by cue cards, received a standing ovation and a round of applause that lasted more than 40 seconds. emma webb, Who emerged from the audience for the role of SpaceyHe described it as an “exceptional performance.”

The reception came days after London’s Prince Charles Cinema withdrew its offer to host the premiere of Spacey’s new film, a Welsh thriller. He controlsAfter he discovered that he had a voice role in the film.

Spacey, who was acquitted of sexually assaulting four men between 2004 and 2013, was taken to hospital earlier this month after falling ill during a film festival.