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While the ruins of the Rose seem an ideal place to stage this Shakespearean tragedy, the space as well as the execution of the script made this production difficult to engage with.

Eva de Valk asks whether too much knowledge can be a dangerous thing on a trip to the theatre.

A stunning central performance is supported by a few strong showings, but there are a lot of missed opportunities here.

Pared-down Shakespeare is combined with an experimental soundtrack in a production that's brimming over with innovation.

'Five acts. Five approaches. One thrilling play shown five different ways.’, says the blurb for Shakespeare Shuffle. Clare Annamalai went to meet some of the people behind this innovative show.

Theatre people are a superstitious bunch. For good reasons too: throughout history, being involved in performance, especially as an actor, has come with its own unique set of dangers and difficulties, from being thrown out of the 15th century church to being thrown into the 21st century job market, life on stage is full of insecurities. Eva de Valk takes a look at some of the hundreds of theatrical superstitions used to combat these insecurities. The most well-known of course, ...

Enjoyably gory production of a classic piece.

A valiant attempt at making Shakespeare engaging for a young audience, though teenagers are more savvy audience members than this production gives them credit for.

William ShakespeareDirected by Nick Hastings★★★ Pros: The technical elements, including the music, sound effects, lighting and use of film are well crafted, and perfectly managed. Cons: Some of the cast sound like they are reciting lines, and not performing them. There is also an overuse of actions and hand gestures to try and convey meaning of the words. Our Verdict: This interpretation of Macbeth is very clear, and is intelligently applied to the story. However, it is questionable whether such ...