William Shakespeare
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Competitions
Win tickets to see Yue Opera at Peacock Theatre
This is your chance to win tickets to see Coriolanus and Du Liniang, by Zhejiang Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Troupe, at…
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Drama
The Merchant of Venice, Studio 3 Arts – Review
The Merchant of Venice is a thrillingly tangible production full of community spirit.
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Macbeth, Steiner Theatre – Review
This understated production lacks depth, passion and dramatisation; with disappointingly dull and disconnected performances.
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Richard II, Arcola Theatre – Review
An exciting, modern-day take on Shakespeare's political drama that's particularly pertinent just before the Mayoral election.
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Hamlet, Who’s There?, Park Theatre – Review
Pros: An incredible Hamlet, internally desperate and silently anguished, and a claustrophobic and unnerving atmosphere Cons: Heavy abridgement, and slightly…
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Alternative
Bards without Borders, Rich Mix – Review
A worthy idea for a Shakespeare 400 tribute, thwarted by fuss and lack of focus.
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Features
What Would Shakespeare Do?
With the EU Referendum looming, Samantha Simmonds considers an age-old political question: What Would Shakespeare Do?
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Drama
Hamlet, The Cockpit – Review
A fresh and more humanised version of a timeless classic, good but not particularly memorable.
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Much Ado About Nothing, The Rose Playhouse – Review
A fast-paced, funny and moving piece of punchy Shakespeare.
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Henry V, Middle Temple Hall – Review
A superb adaptation of what could have been a dry play, full of emotion that could be seen clearly in…
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