A review of Henry VIII at Shakespeare’s Globe in London. Find out why this is one of the Bard’s lesser-performed works, and what this production is all about. Henry VIII A feature of the Globe’s Shakespearean mission which I appreciate is its commitment to staging all of the Bard’s works, not just the popular ones. […]
A review of Hamlet, on now at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at the Globe Theatre. Without a big name/crowd pleaser in the lead role, this production is able to mine much darker scenes in the text. Hamlet The day I was due to go and see Hamlet at the Globe (more specifically at the indoor […]
A review of The Fir Tree, an adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s tale staged as a Christmas show at the Globe Theatre. A charming and fun evening for families (and anyone in need of Christmas cheer). The Fir Tree The Globe‘s Christmas show draws on a lesser-known tale by Hans Christian Andersen. The Fir Tree […]
A review of Metamorphoses, an adaptation from Ovid on now at the Sam Wanamaker playhouse. A stellar first outing from the Globe‘s first writers in residence in centuries! Ovid’s Metamorphoses I enjoy an evening of storytelling. There is something about it that connects us to our humanity. People have gathered together for millennia to be […]
A review of As You Like It at Shakespeare’s Globe. My first time as a groundling in many years, and certainly since the pandemic. I’m getting too old for this… A Late Summer Trip To The Globe I have made the most of the reopening season at the Globe; as well as a guided tour, […]
A review of The Tempest at the Globe Theatre. My first time seeing the play, and a fine production at that. The Tempest I have seen a few works by Shakespeare recently, but mostly old favourites. Firstly I saw a multimedia take on Romeo & Juliet from Creation Theatre/Watford Palace Theatre. Next I saw A […]
A review of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a riotous and raucous production. Hot on the heels of my guided tour of the Globe, I am back for a live performance! The Globe Is Back With A Bang. And A Bottom. It was not so long ago I was thrilled to be back at the Globe […]
A review of a recent guided tour of the Globe. In which I can celebrate the Bard’s birthday by sharing this in-person experience with you! We are edging ever closer to live theatre performances, and in the meantime this tour is fun and informative. Back Inside A Theatre! I am such a proponent of booking […]
Lola-Rose Maxwell and Charlie Kemp achieve feats of theatre and comedy for Arcola audiences: making up a play entirely on the spot for their viewing pleasure in The Improvised Play! The Improvised Play The premise here is simple. In fact, the title says it all. After a first run in 2022 at the Royal Court, […]
A Midsummer Night’s Dream in the ultimate pastoral production by sustainable touring company The Handlebards. The Handlebards: Taking Shakespeare Back To Its Roots The thing about Shakespeare is… well there are a lot of things about Shakespeare. His mastery of language. The timeless themes. The complex characters. And the fact that some of his plays […]
