Tag: shakespeare


  • Why Darth Vader is, essentially, Shakespeare’s Macbeth

    Driven by a prophecy, ruined by fate – Anakin Skywalker’s life is a space tragedy.

  • Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Nuffield Theatre

    Emily reviews Southampton University Players’ brilliantly executed production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

  • BBC announce details of Shakespeare festival

    The BBC will be celebrating 400 years since the death of the bard in April, with notable contributions from Benedict Cumberbatch, Dame Judi Dench, David Tennant and many more.

  • Review: Hamlet at the Barbican

    Becca reviews the Barbican’s sell-out rendition of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy.

  • Shondaland plans TV sequel of Romeo and Juliet

    The Young Adult novel, Still Star-Crossed – a sequel to Shakespeare’s classic tragedy – is to be adapted into a series for the ABC network.

  • A new production of Othello to star David Oyelowo and Daniel Craig

    An off-Broadway production of the Shakespearean classic will be staged in New York next Autumn.

  • Michael Fassbender stars as Macbeth in new film trailer

    Marion Cotillard and David Thewlis co-star in this latest onscreen reboot of Shakespeare’s Scottish play.

  • £10 ticket ballot for Benedict Cumberbatch’s Hamlet is now open

    You can now enter an online ballot for cheaper tickets to see Benedict Cumberbatch onstage.

  • The Tempest at the Globe Theatre

    Shell Hinds takes a look at the Globe’s current offering.