He feeds his characters with a heartbeat, a breathing pattern, and if you follow first folio work as I do, a whole series of clues and movements that allow the language to physically and internally move the actor.Â
What makes Shakespeare international? Why are artists from non-western or Anglo cultures compelled to adapt his stories? Why are his plays done across the world in different languages? If one does not understand the words, how does one know if it’s any good?
One of the challenges in many of Shakespeare’s plays, especially the histories, is the fighting.Â
In my own practice with Shakespeare, I originally embraced modern dress. This was done for several reasons including budget.
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Contemporary works in translation from across Canada
May 30 & 31