Kevin Spacey, recently acquitted of sexual assault charges, received a warm reception during his first stage appearance in Oxford. He performed a scene from Timon of Athens during a lecture dedicated to the late philosopher Roger Scruton. A London cinema withdrew its offer to host the premiere of the film "Control" due to Spacey's involvement. Despite the not guilty verdict, Spacey's return to mainstream film and theatre remains limited. The Prince Charles cinema in London distanced itself from the premiere, citing concerns about the actor's recent history.