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Review of ‘Romeo and Juliet’: “The course of true love never did run smooth”
Shakespeare’s immortal love story relives once again on its home stage, in a new abridged production playing the Globe’s main playhouse. Guillermo Nazara share his views on the show, to let us know if this revised montage still kisses by the book.
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7 theatre plans to enjoy with your family this summer
As we get ready to let the sunshine in, here comes the chance for everyone at home to spend a spectacular day all together. Or perhaps, a whole week! From some of the most memorable West End musicals to classic masterpieces (and a bit of outskirts entertainment), here are our top 7 selections for you…
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Review of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’: “The right delusion”
Fairy tale chaos inundates the Globe with the return of Shakespeare’s most whimsical comedy. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this new production bringing back one of the author’s most popular plays, to let us know if the company should have kept their feet on the ground. The course of true love never did run…
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Review of ‘The Comedy of Errors’: “Good old camp”
Shakespeare’s most farcical work returns to the Globe in a visually staggering production at itts open-air theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this version bringing back the full allure of the 1600s, to let us know if this silly-fun piece was actually a fool’s errand. Roses are red, violets are blue. And that’s all…
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Review of ‘The Winter’s Tale’: “Twisted as life”
Shakespeare’s late classic brings back the drama, comedy and ambiguity to its birthplace through this new production staged at the venue’s two playhouses. Guillermo Nazara reviews Sean Holmes’s reenvisioned take, to share his thoughts about this revised adaptation on one of the bard’s most debated works.
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Review of ‘Henry V’: “Self-love is not so vile a sin”
Shakespeare’s last installment on this epic tale about power thirst and human corruption returns to the Globe’s boards, in a new version featuring additional tweaks and scenes to the original work. Guillermo Názara reviews this reimagined production of one of the playwright’s most striking dramas, to let us know if the bard’s immortal spirit has…
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Shakespeare’s Globe switches to family entertainment for the summer
The venue will be putting on several retellings of the author’s most famous plays, with the goal of familiarising children with his works. Aimed at kids of different ages though suitable for grownups too, several special tours and demostrations will also be on, which will take visitors into the very essence of Shakespeare’s times.
