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So a couple of weeks into the New Year, what seems to be likely to appear here in 2014 and what else will I be involved in?
What: Richard II by William Shakespeare
Where: Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-Upon-Avon
When: November 2013
Richard II is not Shakespeare’s best known play. In fact, nobody I spoke to prior to seeing the current production could tell me the whole plot and storyline.
David Tennant is probably the UK’s best known Shakespearean actor. He has achieved this status not for his work on Shakespeare’s plays but because he is an extraordinarily well-known actor who also performs in Shakespeare. His fame comes primarily from his role as Dr Who – even within that role, within the last few days, he was voted the nation’s most popular Doctor.
What: All’s Well That Ends Well
Where: Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-Upon-Avon
When: 1st August 2013
Last time out for me, with the Royal Shakespeare Company, was to see their outstanding, remarkable and bloody production of Titus Andronicus in the Swan Theatre. This time I’m in the main Royal Shakespeare Theatre watching a solid but not quite as remarkable version of All’s Well That Ends Well.
What: Titus Andronicus
Where: Swan Theatre, Stratford-Upon-Avon
When: 30th May 2013
Perhaps, before I begin this review, I have to make a confession, Titus Andronicus is one of my favourite plays in Shakespeare’s oeuvre. Whilst other reviewers see it as being out of step with contemporary tastes, I have written quite extensively about its resonance with contemporary mores and issues. So whilst others were surprised to see it included in the RSC’s current season, I was pleased and excited to see it there. And I have to say that this production did not disappoint but lived up to all my hopes and expectations.
What are they gonna do? Sad Café lose their lead singer who passes away prematurely. But the more they sit at home and lick their wounds, the more they realise that they are sitting on a back catalogue which most other bands can’t dream of. So as with all the great bands of yesteryear, they finally bite the bullet and head back out on the road.
Who: John Foxx and the Maths
Where: The Cargo, Shoreditch, London
When: 5th September 2012
Is it live or is it Memorex?
Surprising and delightful things from David Farr and The Tempest
What: The Tempest by William Shakespeare
Where: Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-Upon-Avon
When: 6th September 2012
Sorry nothing has been posted here for the last several weeks. I’ve been unwell and hope to get back to this as soon as possible with the rest of the baseball regular season, reviews and other things
