It is possible that, whether the nation is united or divided, anytime is a good time to perform Henry V. That said, there has not been a more apt time, in this century, to stage Shakespeare’s...
The Importance of Being Earnest Review – Not Quite Earnest Enough
‘In matters of grave importance, style, not sincerity, is the vital thing,’ declares Gwendolen Fairfax, upending the title of Oscar Wilde’s most successful play, and leaving everyone...
Interview: The Tobacco Factory’s Henry V with Ben Hall
Ahead of The Tobacco Factory’s upcoming show at The Dukes in Lancaster, I had a chat with Ben Hall (Henry V) and Heledd Gwynn (Katherine the Dauphin) about their roles in this...
The Winter’s Tale Review- A Tale to Warm a Cold Night
It perhaps goes without saying – although it shall be said here – that Shakespeare’s Globe is the preeminent playhouse for staging the Bard. The spectacle of the outdoor arena, together with...