Strange connections, John Simm, and 'The Shakespeare Code'.
So David Tennant, Shakespeare, and Harry Potter walk into a bar in 1599...
...coz they're all in one great episode of Dr Who (at least by reference). And that's a whole lot of popular character for one 45 minute timeslot. Now, my issue is that i've realised i am nearly as uneducated as you can get when it comes to shakespearian plays and the like, [the extent of my experience doesn't go much past a couple of brief highschool readings and Baz Luhrman's Romeo & Juliet (shut up its a good movie!)]. So if anyone wants to help me out a little here... answer me, these questions three:
Have you read/seen many of shakespeare's plays?
and if so,
Which of these were the most enjoyable/thought provoking?
and given this opinion,
Why?
I'm toying with the idea of picking one up, and looking for some light persuasion (and possibly someone to talk shakespearian to when i'm done) to convince me that it's worth the reading effort. You would think that the fact that Shakespeare rocks The Doctor's socks would be enough of a reason for me wouldn't you? For who in the universe could argue with The Doctor? No-one! (except perhaps The Master/John Simm that is). But apparently my reading laziness levels are just a bit too high lately.
Opinions, anyone?
PS: John Simm is great! and so is what i have seen of Life On Mars
...coz they're all in one great episode of Dr Who (at least by reference). And that's a whole lot of popular character for one 45 minute timeslot. Now, my issue is that i've realised i am nearly as uneducated as you can get when it comes to shakespearian plays and the like, [the extent of my experience doesn't go much past a couple of brief highschool readings and Baz Luhrman's Romeo & Juliet (shut up its a good movie!)]. So if anyone wants to help me out a little here... answer me, these questions three:
Have you read/seen many of shakespeare's plays?
and if so,
Which of these were the most enjoyable/thought provoking?
and given this opinion,
Why?
I'm toying with the idea of picking one up, and looking for some light persuasion (and possibly someone to talk shakespearian to when i'm done) to convince me that it's worth the reading effort. You would think that the fact that Shakespeare rocks The Doctor's socks would be enough of a reason for me wouldn't you? For who in the universe could argue with The Doctor? No-one! (except perhaps The Master/John Simm that is). But apparently my reading laziness levels are just a bit too high lately.
Opinions, anyone?
PS: John Simm is great! and so is what i have seen of Life On Mars