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.
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.
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
When: 26th July 2012
Where: Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-Upon-Avon
What: Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
When considering the RSC’s current production of “Twelfth Night”, it is helpful to separate out the plays two strands: the humorous and the romantic.
What:Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare
Where: The Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford Upon Avon
When: 28th June 2012
What: Richard III by William Shakespeare
Where: The Swan Theatre, Stratford-Upon-Avon
When: 7th June 2012
What: The Comedy of Errors
Where: Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-Upon-Avon
When: 12th of April 2012
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