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The most romantic play of all the comedies by Shakespeare. This magical extravaganza is filled with fantastical creatures, the reality appears in the play in such an unusual way that it creates a feeling of dreams for spectators.
Read MoreIt is the third time Luk Perceval directs Macbeth and every time he chooses a different way of reading and adapting Shakespeare's 'black play'. This production in particular explores the intimate relation between Macbeth and his Lady, the Man and the Woman.
Read MoreThe present staging of Hamlet is carried out in Daugavpils theatre which consists of two companies working simultaneously in Latvian and Russian. The performance is heavily based on Hamlet's inner struggle with his attempts and motivations, doubts, and confusion about the contemporary world. This focus challenges the subjectivity of all other characters in relation to Hamlet, as they almost have no independent existence. The staging is created by an international team, Polish, Russian and Latvian.
Read MoreGothenburg Opera’s celebration of Shakespeare in 2016 is a concert with music inspired by Hamlet. Music by Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky, Liszt, Gade, Stravinsky and Walton. Actors recite text from the play between the musical numbers. After the main concert the event continues with a smaller concert in the opera’s foyer.
Read MoreIn collaboration with London-based company Cheek by Jowl, the Pushkin Theatre troupe from Moscow performed their experimental Measure for Measure at the Shakespeare 400 Chicago festival. This politically-charged production premiered in Moscow during 2013 and has enjoyed great success ever since.
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This research was supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
