Macbeth (Antic Disposition)

“O nation miserable, with an untitled tyrant bloody-scepter’d, when shalt thou see thy wholesome days again?” The Scottish Play continues to prove a relevant text, as Britain finds itself a new unelected leader, seemingly intent on removing democracy and setting the country on a path to modern-day Horrors. This time round it’s Antic Disposition taking […]

Day 7: Playing Shakespeare

William Shakespeare continues to be one of the most influential figures in literature & the arts, with his birthplace Stratford-upon-Avon a popular tourist destination (as well as the home of the Royal Shakespeare Company). He has reached out into our daily lives, as many words & phrases that he included in his works still figure […]

Macbeth (Merely Theatre)

“Something wicked this way comes…” It’s Merely Theatre, as they tour their brand new production of the Scottish Play in rep with Much Ado About Nothing. Macbeth is an incredibly popular Shakespearean choice this year (I’ve now seen four versions already in 2018, with the Globe’s winter season offering still to come), with thoughts of […]

Much Ado About Nothing (Merely Theatre)

Like London buses, no sooner does one production of Much Ado About Nothing come along than another follows hot on its heels! This time it’s the turn of Merely Theatre, who are touring this beloved comedy alongside famous tragedy Macbeth – though beginning with a series of open air performances solely of Much Ado. Sadly […]