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Nov 7, 2023 · Back in 2016, we marked the four hundredth anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death by asking you to vote on what you thought the best Shakespeare plays were. Which is the Bard’s most...
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Guinness' first Shakespearean role had been Osric in John Gielgud's historic production of in 1934 at the New Theater and he remained part of Gielgud's stock company and contributed memorable performances as the Apothecary in Romeo & Juliet, Aumerele in Richard II and Lorenzo in The Merchant of Venice.
- Twelfth Night - 6%
- A Midsummer Night's Dream - 6%
- Macbeth - 12%
- Hamlet - 17%
- King Lear - 23%
Written as a piece of entertainment for the 'Twelfth Night' Christmas holiday in the early 17th century, the play sees Viola, who is separated from her twin in a shipwreck, and becomes embroiled in a love triangle as she disguises as a man. Tamsin Griegrecently starred in a major production of the play at the National Theatre, which is to be stream...
A popular comedy, most of this play comprises of numerous subplots that take place in a forest inhabited by fairies controlling the characters, which lends directors an opportunity to create magical moments on stage. Gwendoline Christie starred in a production directed by Nicholas Hytner last summer at the Bridge Theatre, where immersive Shakespear...
You can't mention the name of this play in a theatre, but you certainly enjoy watching it. A Scottish military general sees a prophecy from three witches that he will become the King of Scotland, and spurred on by his wife, goes to extreme lengths to fulfill the vision. Christopher Eccleston recently starred in a production at the Barbican for the ...
Following the death of his father, the Prince of Denmark sees the ghost of his father, and sinks into a deep depression as he comes to realise the personal circumstances of his father's demise. Its 'To be or not to be' soliloquy makes the titular role an iconic one, and in the past, our audience has votedAndrew Scott's performance as the best rendi...
You have voted King Lear - aptly, a play William Shakespeare wrote while in quarantine from the plague - as the definitive Shakespeare play. This tragedy charts a monarch's descent into madness as he divides his power and land amongst his daughters who proclaim their adoration for him. Ian McKellenhas played the role twice in the West End, most rec...
Thousands of performances of William Shakespeare's plays have been staged since the end of the 16th century. While Shakespeare was alive, many of his greatest plays were performed by the Lord Chamberlain's Men and King's Men acting companies at the Globe and Blackfriars Theatres.
Jun 7, 2024 · William Shakespeare was a Renaissance-era writer and actor, often referred to as England's national poet, the world's greatest dramatist, and the "Bard of Avon." Despite this widespread...
In Hamlet (c. 1599–1601) Shakespeare offers his most detailed image of theatrical performance. Here a professional repertory troupe, similar to Shakespeare’s own Chamberlain’s Men, comes to Elsinore and performs The Murder of Gonzago before the Danish court. Once arrived at the Danish palace, the players are servants, and their low social ...
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Antony Sher's bravado performance was the first time I had seen the play and I was mesmerised. It is still the greatest Shakespeare performance I have ever seen. It drew gasps from the audience such was its athleticism, power, dark humour and sheer magnetism.
