Hugh Macrae Richmond: Shakespeare’s Tragedies Reviewed. A Spectator’s Role (Studies in Shakespeare, 22). New York: Peter Lang, 2015. Pp. xiii + 207. $ 84.95.
Michelle Terry is The New Artistic Director of Shakespeare’s Globe
The new Director of Shakespeare's Globe is an experienced performer of Shakespeare including many roles in performances at the Globe itself. See the attached announcement:
Readers of previous plaintive entries in this blog may be interested in the opening of this review of Southwark Playbox’s production of Shirley’ The Cardinal, by Peter Malin, cited below:
It appears that the deconstruction of Shakespeare may be progressing apace at the rebuilt Globe Theatre. The current production of Romeo and Juliet as reviewed by London's Daily Telegraph seems to complete a process begun so effectively last year:
The recent Milton anniversary triggered some interesting discussions of his current literary status, particularly in comparison with Shakespeare’s. One is recorded on YouTube at:
“Shakespeare vs Milton: The Kings of English Literature Debate”