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Immersion, Convention, Assassination: Thoughts on NT Live and The Bridge Theatre's Julius Caesar Broadcast

Disclaimers: I have not seen this production in person at the Bridge Theatre. The following is a piece exploring the broadcast of this production which was streamed live to cinemas on the 22nd of March, 2018. The second

#MyPlayToday ... The Merry Wives of Windsor

It's as Sir John would have wanted, butter on the stove and fudge in hand First impressions of the draw: Did anybody see that absolutely mental performance from Verdi's Falstaff as part of Shakespeare Live? Yeah, that. Had I

#MyPlayToday ... Antony and Cleopatra

First impressions of the draw: Damn it, I was really hoping for something pre-1599... (these are the ones I'm looking at in my MA in the next few months)  Had I read the play before? Yes Had I seen the

#MyPlayToday ... Richard II

First impressions of the draw: Mental image of David Tennant's incredible portrayal, the lingering question of whether they gave him super-subtle breast implants?   Had I read the play before? Yes Had I seen the play before? No Like the erring

#MyPlayToday ... Hamlet

First impressions of the draw: 'Right then, it's time to have that talk with the blog' Had I read the play before? Yes Had I seen the play before? Yes Could we have gone from a lesser known play to a

#MyPlayToday... The Second Part of King Henry VI

First impressions of the draw: 'Will I love you to death but did you have to make this thing in 3 parts?' Had I read the play before? Yes Had I seen the play before? No Back to the histories as