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Hop it, Shakespeare – 8 adaptations that beat the Bard’s original

Posted on May 3, 2024 by mkmswain

As three new adaptations open in the West End, we count down the greatest takes on his work. Read my full Telegraph article here

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shakespeare’s Globe

Posted on May 6, 2016 by mkmswain

In this 400th anniversary year, amid what feels like 400 million shows and tributes, it’s increasingly difficult for a Shakespeare production to stand out. No such problem for Emma Rice’s opening salvo, which responds to those critical of her appointment … Continue reading →

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The Comedy of Errors, Shakespeare’s Globe

Posted on September 5, 2014 by mkmswain

It begins sombrely, with the grave recounting of a shipwreck, but such emotive moments are fleeting: as the drama ratchets up, it only serves to fuel the splendid zaniness of Shakespeare’s 1594 farce. Granted, it’s not his most nuanced comedy … Continue reading →

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