Tag Archives: Royal Shakespeare Theatre

Sally Jacobs and A Midsummer Night’s Dream after 50 years

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Sylvia Morris

When you think of the Peter Brook production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, what springs to mind? Of course, an image of the famous white box set, perhaps with actors swinging on trapezes, Titania’s bower of blood-red feather boas, or … Continue reading →

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The Swan Wing takes flight

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Sylvia Morris

Last week the Royal Shakespeare Company announced the start of a major project to restore what is now called the Swan Wing, the most historic part of their complex of buildings. From January work will begin on both the exterior and … Continue reading →

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Henry IV Part 1: relaying the live event

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Sylvia Morris

Earlier this week I attended the performance of Henry IV Part 1 performed at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, that was being simultaneously broadcast to cinemas around the UK, and is to be shown in schools, around the world and eventually … Continue reading →

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Ian Richardson and Richard II’s ring

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Sylvia Morris

On Friday morning BBC Radio 4’s Today programme included a feature about theatre history relating to David Tennant’s current role as Richard II. On the press night Tennant received a package from Ian Richardson’s widow Maroussia Frank containing the ring … Continue reading →

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The first of May in Stratford-upon-Avon

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Sylvia Morris

As today is both the first of May and a quite beautiful spring day I thought I’d share with you some photos I took on early this morning to Shakespeare’s church and the River Avon with views towards the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Shakespeare … Continue reading →

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From crumhorns to waterphone: Music for Shakespeare

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Sylvia Morris

Shakespeare’s use of music is always a popular subject, but just now it seems to be everywhere. Shakespeare’s Globe is hosting a conference on Shakespeare, music and performance from 3-5 May, which will include input from major academics as well … Continue reading →

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Theatres for Shakespeare

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Sylvia Morris

What is the ideal theatre, or stage, for Shakespeare? It’s a question that theatre people have been addressing for centuries. Shakespeare didn’t write exclusively for the Globe, and even though it was  purpose-built by Shakespeare’s company in 1599 I don’t … Continue reading →

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Speaking of comfort: theatre, Shakespeare and the audience experience

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Sylvia Morris

When you go to the theatre, do you have your favourite seat? Many of us have a preference, to sit upstairs, or to be down near the stage, at any rate. Back in Shakespeare’s theatres you would have been able … Continue reading →

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Remembering Shakespeare on stage

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Sylvia Morris

Remember thee! Ay, thou poor ghost, whiles memory holds a seat In this distracted globe. When the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre opened in 1879 it was designed to be both a memorial to Shakespeare and a living breathing theatre. Among the … Continue reading →

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Performance history and the critic: Michael Billington’s point of view

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Sylvia Morris

A week or so ago Michael Billington of the Guardian, the UK’s most respected theatre critic, and now on twitter @billicritic, wrote a piece about his job. He talked about the challenges of writing a piece that takes into account … Continue reading →

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