A double case of mistaken identity at The Globe Theatre, London There’s something very special about productions at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. An iconic symbol of Elizabethan theatre and a testament to the genius of William Shakespeare, the current venue is a careful reproduction of the original Globe Theatre, built in 1599 but destroyed by fire […]
Henry V at Shakespeare’s Globe
War by candlelight The Globe’s winter season has opened with an intense Henry V for our times, in the intimate setting of the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Starring Oliver Johnstone as Henry and directed by Holly Race Roughan, this co-production with Headlong gives us a psychological study of a king who is more neurotic than heroic. […]
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Tea at the Swan, Globe Theatre
ENCORE AND BRAVO – A magical afternoon tea devoured by its patrons! Guest Feature by Sarah Laycock: Once upon a time…a themed afternoon tea evoked strong scenes of A Midsummer’s Night Dream leaving a theatrical deliciousness on my palate! I was delighted to accept the invite to the launch of A Midsummer Night’s Dream afternoon tea […]