Pros: All the advantages of being outside in a garden space helping to create a magical atmosphere – flowers, breeze, full moon in a clear sky. Cons: All the disadvantages of being outside in a garden space, spoiling the magical atmosphere – pollen, noises off, helicopters. Right in the heart of Covent Garden, St Paul’s Church Yard is a cool space even on one of the hottest days of the summer, shade provided by the surrounding buildings and a gentle breeze.  Being ...

Pros: A pleasant, well-appointed venue and the opportunity to see an infrequently performed Shakespeare play. Cons: The scenic backdrop relied on styling from the 1950s and 1960s, and didn’t sit particularly well with the tone of the play. This particular visit to the theatre represented two firsts for me. It was my first visit to the Bridewell Theatre in the City of London. Although signposting announced the theatre’s location in Ludgate Circus, it was a struggle to find it as I weaved through a ...

Do you like Shakespeare? Do you like booze? Do you like panto?  Answer yes to all three, then why not join us in raising a glass in celebration that Shit-faced Shakespeare are heading back to Leicester Square Theatre very soon. Because anyone who knows Shitfaced-Shakespeare know full well what to expect; Shakespeare with added booze and just a little panto! And make that two very large glasses, because why do one show when you can do two; The Merchant of ...

It’s competition time again at Everything Theatre.  We’ve partnered up with The lovely people from East London Shakespeare Company and have two tickets for Macbeth, playing at The Courtyard Theatre between 21st November and 2nd December. But this isn’t any Macbeth, this is an all-female modernisation of Shakespeare’s classic play of betrayal and mistrust. It looks daring and we think it’s going to be great. All you have to do to be in with a chance of getting your hands ...

A sophisticated piece of psychological dance theatre performed with real excellence.

Anna Marsland and David Fairs of Golem! Theatre talk putting a new twist on a Shakespearean classic in 'I Know You Of Old'.

While a stripped down version of Shakespeare may not satisfy the purists, I Know You Of Old is nevertheless a strong reimagining of a much performed play.

Superb design and movement direction support a tight and powerful contemporary production of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy.

Watermill Theatre Artistic Director Paul Hart on the benefits of the theatre's repertory system and why this theatrical tradition is worth keeping alive.

A bit of Shakespeare that is well worth a watch, even if just to hear the verse in Scottish. (Note: not all cast use a Scottish accent)