So cleverly brought together, the partnerships between direction, creation and performance result in a show that’s both hysterical and touching.

'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.

A fun, thoroughly modern Christmas pantomime

Another gem from The Merely Players' summer season.

It is nice to see a new approach to Shakespeare, but this production slightly misses the mark.

William Shakespeare Directed by Scott Ellis ★★★ Pros: A mesmerising performance from Simon Grujich in the title role, a fast-paced evening, and a refreshingly clear and back-to-basics approach to the most well-known play in the English language. Cons: I felt that the final scene was not as moving as it should have been and that the supporting cast were outshone by Grujich’s performance.  Our Verdict: This is a solid production that uses simple and effective staging to foreground Shakespeare’s text, ...