Fare you well, Falstaff. I, in my condition, shall better speak of you.

What: Henry IV Part II

When: May 15th 2014

Where: Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-Upon-Avon.

The Royal Shakespeare Company last performed Henry IV Part II in 2008 as part of their “Histories” cycle. On that occasion it was necessary that they performed both Henry IV plays in tandem as they were performing all of Shakespeare’s history plays. Now in 2014, they have chosen to perform the two together again. I wonder at the wisdom of this decision.

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Tempestuous

tem•pes•tu•ous
temˈpesCHo͞oəs/
adjective
adjective: tempestuous
1. characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion.
“he had a reckless and tempestuous streak”

 

I’ve long been fascinated by Bob Dylan’s music and lyricism. I culled some quotes from his recent songs and interviews.

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The New York Yankees – The Batters in April

Well, here we are a month into the new baseball season and time to begin our run of monthly surveys of the New York Yankees. We will be taking a slightly different approach this season. Anyway here goes with the batters and their performance in April:

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“…….Do so, for it is worth the listening to”

What: Henry IV Part 1 by William Shakespeare

Where: The Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-Upon-Avon

When: April 24th 2014

The Royal Shakespeare Company are publicising Henry IV Parts 1 & 2 as Shakespeare’s finest two plays. I can’t say I agree. Such a claim would make King Lear & Macbeth blush. However, they may well be the point where Shakespeare’s three stylistic modes best meet.

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