by Oliver Ross | Jun 14, 2016
Kenneth Branagh takes a backseat in acting in his second Shakespeare production this year, focusing on directing. Instead, Downtown Abbey and Game of Thrones stars Richard Madden and Lily James reunite after their joint rolls in Branagh’s Cinderella, and are joined by...
by Oliver Ross | Jun 14, 2016
This exciting performance of peace and war shows the final evolution of Hal from a seemingly wayward prince to a charismatic king. The show is also available within the 400th Anniversary boxset of productions available on the Globe’s merchandise page or the ABC’s,...
by Oliver Ross | Jun 13, 2016
In a rare but visually spectacular departure from their modernised productions, Romeo and Juliet promises the passion, energy and raw emotion that unite Bell Shakespeare’s productions. Reviews from their Canberra and Sydney seasons have been almost unanimously united...
by Oliver Ross | Jun 13, 2016
Following its Perth season, this rarely staged show comes to Melbourne. Given the overlap in time between these productions of Merry Wives and Henry IV, it also offers the rare chance to see back-to-back Falstaff! Given the urban legend that it too Shakespeare only...
by Oliver Ross | Jun 13, 2016
It might just be my newness to Shakespeare, but the histories seem to be more rarely performed in Australia? With both Henry IV and Hal played by women, the student-driven production explores how politics and power are gendered. Due to high level violence, mild sexual...
