The play's the thing: more Shakespeare (and more Oxford)
It's been raining for ever here AND it is the season for watching outdoor theatre, so guess who got wet sitting in front of the Globe Theatre's touring production of "Hamlet"?
This was what I saw as I was queuing in the quadrangle of the Bodleian library, waiting to buy a ticket for the play:
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This was what I saw as I was queuing in the quadrangle of the Bodleian library, waiting to buy a ticket for the play:
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The hot apple juice reminds me of how delicious apple cider is in the fall.
In high school the class about died from dread of having to read some of Shakespeare's works and take a test. I could not imagine the setting. But that was long ago.
Thank you for sharing these photos and telling so much about them :)
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Apple cider sounds nice. I also like French apple brandy (Calvados)!
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Yes, probably that reflection-puddle photo was the wrong one to use on the front of the post. I should have chosen something more colourful.
We're very spoiled here for art things - exhibitions, theatre, dance, opera, music - and the University buildings are a set-designer's dream! I certainly appreciate living somewhere that is beautiful to look at, in almost any season or weather. I would definitely describe myself as lucky!
Thanks for taking a look.
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I would have enjoyed a more thoughtful production as well as this one (because I do like the poetry and architecture of the drama very much) - but both approaches are valid and this one was certainly well done in the approach which was chosen. Hamlet in this portrayal seemed more like a "normal" young man than is often the case. T
he Globe theatre specializes in theatre of its own age (late 16th century/early 17thC) - the real Globe was only operating for about 50 years; the "new" reconstruction will hopefully have a longer shelf-life! There are plans to build a reconstruction of a Restoration period theatre space nearby for plays of the next period (from 1660 when the monarchy was restored in England and theatre became popular again).
No, I know the rules: blink and you're dead!
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Yes, Oxford is a very scenic place (would be perfect for a Gackt MV!). There are about three other plays in open air settings in Oxford over the summer so perhaps I will be able to see another one or two. Hope so!
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im not a fan of shakespeare i must say .. his texts are fantastically written but i never was a fan of theatre and drama.... =__=
as far as stories go i have read romeo and juliet more or less, midsummersnights dream was ok.. tho it confuses the story out of your brain and hamlet i saw the tennant rendition which i really enjoyed XD then all i know is from dr who and shakespeare himself writing and performing at the Globe.. tho i believe "expelliarmus" was not invented by Shakespeare XDDDDDD
When i was in London i had planned to go to the Globe Theatre, but we didn't manage as it was slighty off the track XD shall try visit one day!
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I'm surprised that you don't like "theatre and drama" because it matches the things that you show in your own drawings and paintings... Theatre and drama is just showing a scene or a story with bodies rather than with crayons or paint. That's all :=)
I would like to see the Tennant Hamlet. karadin has it on DVD so I shall be looking at amazon for a copy soon! Ha ha - no indeed, the Dr and Shakespeare do not entirely share the same language although the Magic Island in the Tempest could be Gallifrey quite easily!
I've never been to a production in the London Globe either. I've been on a tour round it (to explain how the theatrical productions of the day worked but I've never seen a play there. Perhaps we'll have to go next time you're in the UK!
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