Monthly Archives: February 2012

Clowning around: Charles Dickens, Joseph Grimaldi and Shakespeare

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Sylvia Morris

At 3pm on Sunday 5 February the greatest clown in the history of England, Joseph Grimaldi will be remembered at the annual Clowns Service which takes place at Holy Trinity Church, Dalston, London. Here’s a link to the Flickr page. … Continue reading →

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Coriolanus on the big screen: Ralph Fiennes’ directorial debut

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Sylvia Morris

Ralph Fiennes’ Coriolanus is an extraordinary achievement. Not only is it Fiennes’ first attempt at directing a film, but he also takes the leading role, in effect directing himself too. He’s breaking new ground: it’s the first feature film version … Continue reading →

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The Taming of the Shrew and Measure for Measure: two of a kind?

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Sylvia Morris

The Royal Shakespeare Company is currently offering audiences the chance to see both The Taming of the Shrew and Measure for Measure back to back. These plays are unlikely bedfellows, but they have in fact a lot in common.  Both … Continue reading →

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