The production’s modern design certainly hints at its relevance, but the presentation of Henry’s conquest of France is anything but subversive.
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Great entourages that are stripped from Lear and the battles fought for the nation fade behind the family. Evan’s approach is to centre the political on the personal.
Whilst there were flaws in its execution, the production’s genuine attempt to bring something new to a play with such a fixed identity is admirable.
Twelfth Night responds, arguing we must learn to laugh at ourselves and live in the moment.
Bell Shakespeare’s new production of Macbeth is haunting, visually delicious, and deftly shows how things fall apart.
