As we like it - Michael Hurst as Macbeth
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As we like it
by Denis Welch
William Shakespeare is so hot right now: three new Shakespeare productions are performed this month, and another two open in August. What explains the continuing popularity of the Bard in New Zealand? The curtain rises on an empty stage. A door opens and we see the back of a crutch-supported figure in a green doublet. After the first roar of welcome, he turns, limps towards us, and takes us into his confidence. "Now is the winter of our discontent - "
As we like itCourtesy of NZ Listener
As we like it
by Denis Welch
William Shakespeare is so hot right now: three new Shakespeare productions are performed this month, and another two open in August. What explains the continuing popularity of the Bard in New Zealand? The curtain rises on an empty stage. A door opens and we see the back of a crutch-supported figure in a green doublet. After the first roar of welcome, he turns, limps towards us, and takes us into his confidence. "Now is the winter of our discontent - "