International New Translation Workshop: MIDNIGHT
MIDNIGHT by Marie-Hélène Larose-Truchon, Translated by Alexis Diamond with Presence Theatre (London UK)
International Translation Workshop: WESTERN GOLD
WESTERN GOLD: THE BALLAD OF GEORGES BOIVIN by Martin Bellemare | Translated by Jack Paterson with WSW British Equity London Branch
International Translation Workshop: BARBED WIRE
BARBED WIRE by Annick Lefebvre | Translated by Johanna Nutter with British Equity (London UK & Montreal)
Why do Shakespeare? In Defense of the Classical Text
In 2009 after Mad Duck’s Coriolanus, I put producing and directing Shakespeare aside in order to pursue other work in new practices including large theatre, new play and translation development and multi-disciplinary work. The remarkable discovery was that my work on Shakespeare had greatly prepared me for work in all these forms.
Shakespeare and Modern Dress
In my own practice with Shakespeare, I originally embraced modern dress. This was done for several reasons including budget.
Shakespeare and Stage Combat
One of the challenges in many of Shakespeare’s plays, especially the histories, is the fighting.