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2 August 2024
Hamlet by The Lord Chamberlain's Men at Shrewsbury Castle: Review
In this outdoors production that harks back to historical production styles, the actors create a dynamic and lively show that feels more like a modern off-the-cuff comedy than a 16th Century tragedy. A fun and engaging show that is not to be missed!
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6 June 2024
The Land Acknowledgement or As You Like It Review
An unexpected and thought provoking performance from Lakota actor and playwright Cliff Cardinal. Presented as part of LIFT Festival and taking place at Southbank Centre until 9th June 2024.
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29 February 2024
Gloriana! : Ben and Imo
Ben and Imo is written by Mark Ravenhill, it was originally written for the radio but has been adapted for the stage and opens in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s The Swan Theatre. It is a two hander, about the relationship between...
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28 June 2023
Rebecca Frecknall's Romeo and Juliet
We all know Romeo and Juliet but Rebecca Frecknall brings back the classic story with more movement.
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13 December 2022
An American take on Much Ado about Nothing
How the Americans take on a personal favourite holds up against its British counterpart.
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10 August 2022
Flabbergast Theatre: The Tragedy of Macbeth
Flabbergast Theatre stayed loyal to a classic but approached it in a refreshing and visually beautiful way.
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15 July 2022
A Midsummer Night's Dream Dress Rehearsal - Review
This latest re-imagining of Shakespeare’s most popular comedy helps to modernise the text for a younger audience, sometimes at the cost of nuance and coherence
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21 May 2022
Review of Quantum Theatre's Macbeth
I went to the National Trust property Hartlebury castle to watch Quantum theatre’s production of Macbeth, a Shakespearian play performed by a cast of five talented young actors. Read on to hear my opinions on this show!
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28 March 2022
How to rehearse Shakespeare with the Royal Shakespeare Company
Like Quince says in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', "Come, sit down, every mother's son, and rehearse your parts!" I'll try and make that rehearsal period a bit smoother.
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6 September 2021
Review: Sh!tfaced Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing
A group of classically trained actors performing Much Ado About Nothing is not necessarily anything too unique. However, in this unconventional show, one such actor is royally drunk – and hilarity ensues.
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1 July 2021
Brighton Fringe Review: Impromptu Shakespeare
Bursting with comedy, lust, tragedy and so much more. Impromptu Shakespeare combines the world of Shakespearian humour with modern-day culture to craft a unique show every night that left an audience howling.
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14 June 2021
Brighton Fringe: The Tempest
The Tempest is a play about magic, betrayal, love and forgiveness. Bloomin’ Arts Theatre Company features their exciting adaptation of Shakespeare’s tale at this year’s Brighton Fringe.
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17 May 2021
BBC offers hundreds of Shakespeare programmes free to schools & universities
The BBC is making hundreds of its Shakespeare programmes available free to schools, colleges and universities across the UK.
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23 April 2021
RSC theatre unveils outdoor summer plans
The Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon has announced designs for a temporary outdoor space and an experimental online rehearsal room.
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15 April 2021
5 best modern takes on Shakespeare's plays (in my own humble opinion)
Who did it best, and why?
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2 April 2021
NSDF 21 - Tamsin Greig in conversation with Simon Godwin
The masterclass featured a wide-ranging conversation including tips on working on productions of Shakespeare and advice for young people entering the arts.
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17 March 2021
Shakespeare: Too much of a good thing?
What is it that makes Shakespeare so special, and is his work still relevant today?
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14 October 2019
Want my job? with Emily Carding, theatre-maker and writer
"I’ve traveled to amazing places and formed friendships beyond language barriers. I love making heart connections directly with an audience."