There are few artists that get as much space on stages in Austin, and around the world, as William Shakespeare, and as such, it can be difficult to determine which of these productions is worth your time. When it comes to Austin Shakespeare productions, it's an easy choice, however, as they're sure to bring an … Continue reading Austin Shakespeare serves up some of the biggest laughs of the year with “Much Ado”
Shrewd Productions’ ‘As You Like It’ shows new sides of a Shakespeare classic
To see a Shrewd Productions performance is to be ready for a surprise. Throughout the years, they have provided excellent productions of unique modern plays, and now they’re bringing this creative spark to the works of the bard, with their production of “As You Like It”. Not often heralded as one of Shakespeare's better works, … Continue reading Shrewd Productions’ ‘As You Like It’ shows new sides of a Shakespeare classic
Hidden Room gives us a new look at a Shakespeare staple in Tate’s ‘Lear’
“King Lear” is one of Shakespeare’s most well-known tragedies, but during the Restoration, it had fallen out of fashion, so writer Nahum Tate took the piece and turned it into something audiences would find more palatable. Along the way, he eliminates characters, combines parts, and even gives the piece a happy ending, creating what would … Continue reading Hidden Room gives us a new look at a Shakespeare staple in Tate’s ‘Lear’
Ballet Austin’s ‘Hamlet’ is a dark, surreal wonder
Ballet, by its very nature, is dramatic. It's pure emotion given form through movement, light, and music. This makes "Hamlet", perhaps the most dramatic of Shakespeare's plays, a perfect choice for a ballet, as Stephen Mills has proven through his world-renowned production. Ballet Austin's "Hamlet" is a dark, sumptuous journey through Shakespeare's tale, bending and … Continue reading Ballet Austin’s ‘Hamlet’ is a dark, surreal wonder
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