Well. This is it. I knew this day was coming, but I did not think it would be here so fast. Yes, we still have the rest of today left in Stratford-upon-Avon, but this is my last post. Ending the trip here in Stratford-upon-Avon feels perfect. It has been a nice place to get a …
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король Lear
King Lear has definitely been one of the more interesting shows that we’ve experienced during our time here in Great Britain. This is the first theater show that we’ve seen that was performed by unprofessional actors and the first show that I’ve ever seen in a completely different language. This show was totally in Ukrainian …
Shakespeare can be universal.
I almost didn’t notice the second language cause Shakespearean is a second language. Expressive acting carried the plot and the costumes and lighting were full of mood. I knew what was happening not because I’ve read the play, but because there was so much symbolism and meaning behind the costumes and props. “When Russia invaded …
King Lear in Stratford-upon-Avon
This is my first blog post while in Stratford-upon-Avon. I will hold off on too much regarding the town because our next prompt relates to the subject. We have already watched two shows here in town at Royal Shakespeare Company in The Other Place theatre. Today, as you can tell by the title, I will …
My Feet Hurt: Shakespeare’s Globe Edition
Some people think it’s crazy to stand on your feet for three hours in front of an outdoor stage watching a Shakespeare play, but I think it would be crazy not to! We went to see Much Ado About Nothing at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and it was incredible. It is always a good sign when …
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Much Ado About Nothing and Shakespeare’s Globe!
One of the things I was most excited for was getting to experience Shakespeare’s Globe here in London. The icing on the cake is the fact that I got to experience Much Ado About Nothing, my all time favorite play of Shakespeares. I have auditioned several times now with Beatrice’s monologue and can recite it …
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Much Ado About Something
Since I did my first Shakespeare show in 2023, I’ve had a love hate relationship with the material. I mean, I appreciated it for what it was. I understood it’s importance in the history of the theater and why it’s taught in class all around the world. But, I had my issues. When we did …
Theatre in London U of A 