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Post by Lorannah on Aug 24, 2010 14:31:54 GMT
Thought I better do this weeks as our Queen Mab is enjoying exciting times in Stratford (plus to make up for the fact that I'm going to be missing for most of the next week). Jonjo O'Neill came out the winner of the last poll with 6 votes, though the voting was widely spread throughout the actors (still too many actors I love with no votes  ) And apparently voting was extra hard because of the extra votes. So because I'm evil you get three votes again this week. So which of Shakespeare's plays would you like to see the RSC tackle next? Sorry for conflating all the Henry's together but it was the only way I could make them fit. Also I have a terrible suspicion that I have missed one somewhere. Anyway, enjoy. And feel free to discuss the reasons for your choices below (or the reasons you didn't choose plays if you'd prefer). |
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Post by Fluellen on Aug 24, 2010 16:13:44 GMT
I hereby request - nay, demand, nay, INSIST - that David Farr direct Katy Stephens as Richard III. It has also been a long-held ambition of mine to see a Rupert Goold-helmed Titus Andronicus, and I shan't rest easy until I do. And I'd like to see King John, because that's now the only History I've never seen. :3 Also I TOTALLY predicted Jonjo would win that poll. Go me and my most accurate predictions! XD And as far as I can tell, the only thing you're missing is Edward III, and frankly, who cares?  |
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Post by The Horne'd Moon on Aug 24, 2010 17:10:58 GMT
I hereby request - nay, demand, nay, INSIST - that David Farr direct Katy Stephens as Richard III. It has also been a long-held ambition of mine to see a Rupert Goold-helmed Titus Andronicus, and I shan't rest easy until I do. Richard 3 is on the A level syllabus this coming year, isn't it? That must at least push the decision makers a little way towards your dream scenario. Ooh, and I am totally with you on Titus (as long as I'm not sat in the front row, with all that gore sloshing about). So that's my first vote. Would it be wrong if I voted for Midsummer Night's Dream? I know it's been very recently in the repertoire, but my oldest niece is just approaching the right age to appreciate a visit to Stratford-upon-Acting, and the magic of even a mediocre am-dram Dream is the best Shakespeare 'hook' I've experienced, so think what an RSC production could achieve if they got to her early. The third choice is a difficult one. I'll think on it. |
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Post by Rosalind on Aug 24, 2010 20:56:31 GMT
I'd love to see Much Ado About Nothing as I've only heard an audio version.
My next vote went Richard III seeing as I've never seen it in English, only in Russian in a German theatre!!!
Last vote goes to Macbeth as my daughter wants to see it as they studies it in Y6.
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Post by Queen Mab on Aug 25, 2010 8:19:36 GMT
(You're a day early - polls go up on Wednesday!) Voted  For two I have never seen and know little of, and also Comedy of Errors. Their YPS version is very good, and I'd love a full blown one. |
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Post by Lorannah on Aug 25, 2010 12:39:05 GMT
(You're a day early - polls go up on Wednesday!) Whups. Worryingly that wasn't a case of me getting the posting day wrong, it was a case of me not knowing what day it was. Lucky you're back in charge next week. Some excellent ideas so far (Midsummer Night's Dream is never the wrong answer, it's one of my favourites) - still trying to decide my answers. Hmmm... |
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Post by Titania on Aug 25, 2010 21:52:46 GMT
My 3 would be:
Much Ado About Nothing: I've not seen it on stage but absolutely ADORE the Kenneth Branagh film.
Troilus and Cressida: I saw The Globe's production last year. I was standing though and had been walking all day so my feet HURT. Consequently I wasn't concentrating and had absolutely NO idea what was going on. So it'd be good to see another production (seated this time, hopefully)
AND....not given as an option...Double Falsehood: Just to see what it's all about really as it's only recently been attributed to the Bard.
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Post by Lorannah on Aug 25, 2010 22:03:54 GMT
Ok - finally managed to make my choice - was much more difficult than I thought. If it was the ensemble going on to do another three Shakespeare's I'd have to go with The Tempest (to carry on the theme of fathers and daughters and because Greg Hicks should probably play Prospero at some point), Titus Andronicus (to carry on the Roman theme) and Troilus and Cressida (for the young lovers). But as that's not the case: Troilus and Cressida:- still plumped for this one, I've seen a rather good cut down am-dram version of this and an alright version at The Globe. And I'm sort of fascinated by it, there are so many elements I love in it and I'd love to see a really stunning production. Plus I think it would be a great excuse for the RSC to put on some other Greek plays (Aescyhlus' Oresteia please, please, please!) Macbeth:- I know the Globe has just done a very lauded version (which I couldn't get tickets too ), but this is the biggie that they've not done for a while and it's one that I've studied but not seen - so had to put a vote down for this one. Two Gentlemen of Verona:- partly because I love me a comedy but mostly because I not so secretly want the RSC to do a whole season dedicated to Shakespeare's awesome cross-dressing ladies. |
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Post by shelikeswaves on Aug 26, 2010 16:28:04 GMT
My picks:
Coriolanus - I don't know it at all and it's one of my set texts this year. Cater to my educational needs, RSC!
Cymbeline - another one I'm not familiar with, although lord knows I've watched the Cheek By Jowl production videos enough times.
Measure For Measure - fascinating, gnarly, sexy, and one of my favourites. Anybody catch the Almeida production earlier this year? Oh Rory Kinnear, the things you do to me.
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Post by shelikeswaves on Aug 26, 2010 16:36:08 GMT
I not so secretly want the RSC to do a whole season dedicated to Shakespeare's awesome cross-dressing ladies. If this ever happened I would die happy. Shakespeare's awesome cross-dressing ladies are my all-time favourites, I love them so. Also, re: Macbeth - I saw the Globe version (at the midnight matinee, which was pretty cool) and liked it, but I preferred the Cheek By Jowl version that was on at the Barbican earlier this year. It was frustrating in places (damn imaginary props), but the psychology of the Macbeths felt spot-on. Also Will Keen is fantastic, sigh. |
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Post by danielwhit on Aug 27, 2010 22:45:11 GMT
Henry V - as I did this a couple of years ago and haven't seen it staged professionally...
The Tempest - always interests me as a piece and would love to see the RSC have a new take on it.
Othello - as long as K Hunter is nowhere near it, after seeing directorial attempts with the tour last year.
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Post by Rosalind on Aug 28, 2010 19:32:21 GMT
The Tempest - always interests me as a piece and would love to see the RSC have a new take on it Did you see the production with Anthony Sher in last year at the Courtyard? Certainly was different to the 2006 one with Patrick Stewart as Prospero. |
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Post by danielwhit on Aug 28, 2010 23:34:19 GMT
The Tempest - always interests me as a piece and would love to see the RSC have a new take on it Did you see the production with Anthony Sher in last year at the Courtyard? Certainly was different to the 2006 one with Patrick Stewart as Prospero. Nah I didn't - though I heard a lot of good things about it. It was at the end of 2008, right? |
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Post by Rosalind on Aug 29, 2010 21:35:13 GMT
It was November 2008 to March 2009. I quite enjoyed it, a different take on the spirits being called up.
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For two I have never seen and know little of, and also Comedy of Errors. Their YPS version is very good, and I'd love a full blown one.