Tag: shakespeare

  • Chance may crown this production phenomenal.

    Shakespeare’s Macbeth is arguably one of the most recognisable pieces of theatre to ever grace society and be established in our own curriculum. Having weaved itself into the cloth of English culture, Leeds Playhouse deserves its place under the sun and be acclaimed just like Shakespeare’s tragic climax into manipulation, malevolence, and murder. Simply, the performance can be glorified for expressing these themes poignantly except that would be omitting the avant-garde inclusions.

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  • A classic tragedy with romanticism weaved within it, Romeo and Juliet may be one of William Shakespeare’s biggest triumphs. A tragic love story where two star-crossed protagonists fall in forbidden love yet are forced to be sworn enemies who eventually are drafted into their family’s chaotic conflict. Juliet is sentenced to marry Count Paris, which subsequently means Romeo and Juliet are unable to be together resulting in the pairs bittersweet demise but is juxtaposed as peace and unification is developed. It is one of the most praised and admired plays ever to be written, and this rendition fulfils expectations impressively.

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