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Post by peggs on Feb 2, 2017 14:29:08 GMT
Now thinking should have booked for Twelfth Night too. She come across very well in this interview, hats off to her. Have never seen Romeo and Juliet so quite pleased if it's going to be a bit of a different one.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Feb 2, 2017 15:16:13 GMT
Very excited about the casting of Le Gateau Chocolat as Feste, I loved him in Threepenny Opera
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Post by martin1965 on Feb 2, 2017 18:16:14 GMT
Still no news on who will be Lear!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2017 19:23:56 GMT
Ir could be you.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2017 20:35:38 GMT
I'm going to bet Roger Allam. If I'm wrong, I'll be disappointed (and may not even go, depending on the full cast), but if I'm right, then I only get bragging rights if I commit and make the statement. So let's wait and see...
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Post by harrietcraig on Feb 3, 2017 0:37:46 GMT
Wait, Edward Hogg and Kirsty Bushell as Romeo and Juliet? Well that's hugely unexpected, enormously age-inappropriate, and tremendously exciting all at once! I (being American) am unfamiliar with Edward Hogg and Kristy Bushell, and I would love to hear more about why this casting is exciting, since I may be in London when this production is on this summer. I know I could look them up (and I will), but I would love to hear the opinions of people on this board. |
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Post by cirque on Feb 3, 2017 10:28:08 GMT
Emma seems to be going full tilt with the whole plan for 5 years telescoped into the year ahead.So,Daniel Kramer only does Romeo and Juliet because of Emma..thats fine but lets not be deceived there are very many exciting directors who can anticipate working at the Globe in the future.Casting is OK,i Guess,not thrilling and it would be good to see some experienced Globe players in the arena.Personally I think it will be mix of styles and some alienation of many who have deep love of the place.Support Emma to a point but only when the work and the development of thinking are prime considerations...we seem too caught up in access issues....come on,its always been good access there...look at some of the earlier DVD's Henry 1V/V/....Shrew/Henry V111/Errors to witness the enthusiasm of the audience-all levels...all ages. Lets not get fooled by the notion that this was a tourist house now its a revo0lution....we can believe an invented mythology.
What I do feel is required from Chief Exec urgently is a statement on planning for change and whether AD post is to be advertised or a guest invited to plan a complete season...sort of transition.Whatever time is getting short to get 2018 in place and this is a wonderful opportunity to build on past inc Emma and move ahead with belief and determination. This arena,the spirit of the place and the potential will overcome the politics of the immediate.So,please lets hear about plans to develop next year and cease lamenting.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2017 12:25:38 GMT
So,please lets hear about plans to develop next year and cease lamenting. Brexit means Brexit. At the end of October, the Board will plunge the Globe Theatre into perpetual darkness. But until then we can enjoy Emma's Summer of Love. There's really not much more to be said on this matter. |
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Post by peggs on Feb 3, 2017 12:33:05 GMT
I'm going to bet Roger Allam. If I'm wrong, I'll be disappointed (and may not even go, depending on the full cast), but if I'm right, then I only get bragging rights if I commit and make the statement. So let's wait and see... ohhhhhh, in a way I hope not as then I'll have to try and book, I never seem to manage just one booking for the globe seasons, they wait till I book and then announce the actors and lure me back in. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2017 12:51:45 GMT
I've been gazing at the image for King Lear and my money is on Rupert Everett.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2017 12:54:59 GMT
Later today, Emma Rice is to be made an Honorary Fellow of Falmouth University.
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Post by lynette on Feb 3, 2017 14:58:55 GMT
So,please lets hear about plans to develop next year and cease lamenting. Brexit means Brexit. At the end of October, the Board will plunge the Globe Theatre into perpetual darkness. But until then we can enjoy Emma's Summer of Love. There's really not much more to be said on this matter. There will be not a few of us who will be seriously annoyed if the Globe goes anywhere near 'darkness' having stumped up dosh to get the place built in the first place. |
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Post by cirque on Feb 3, 2017 15:56:04 GMT
rubbish isn't it......Rylance Twelfth Night burst with sunlight alongside so many other great productions.Globe is not Regents Park Open Air Theatre.....all out of hand mainly from within theatre world. Think Emma is fine but mismatched here.....sorry to say that and have shifted rather since appointment in my perspective.
Bet you Greg D invites her to RSC to work her magic and then everyone can cheer the vision of RSC.....its a game.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2017 17:48:46 GMT
Later today, Emma Rice is to be made an Honorary Fellow of Falmouth University. Risky - do they have electricity there yet? |
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Post by lynette on Feb 3, 2017 18:11:23 GMT
rubbish isn't it......Rylance Twelfth Night burst with sunlight alongside so many other great productions.Globe is not Regents Park Open Air Theatre.....all out of hand mainly from within theatre world. Think Emma is fine but mismatched here.....sorry to say that and have shifted rather since appointment in my perspective. Bet you Greg D invites her to RSC to work her magic and then everyone can cheer the vision of RSC.....its a game. Bet he doesn't. |
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Post by martin1965 on Feb 3, 2017 18:43:06 GMT
rubbish isn't it......Rylance Twelfth Night burst with sunlight alongside so many other great productions.Globe is not Regents Park Open Air Theatre.....all out of hand mainly from within theatre world. Think Emma is fine but mismatched here.....sorry to say that and have shifted rather since appointment in my perspective. Bet you Greg D invites her to RSC to work her magic and then everyone can cheer the vision of RSC.....its a game. Doubt she will be invited the sua |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2017 22:14:16 GMT
"Royal Shakespeare Company artistic director Gregory Doran has said he is "dismayed and disappointed" at the announcement of Emma Rice's departure"
""It is a great shame that her energy and thrilling new approach will now not be given the time and support it takes for any new artistic direction to be fully realised and understood. We look forward very much to working with Emma again in the future," it added."
The Globe is isolated now.
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Post by zahidf on Feb 3, 2017 23:35:21 GMT
I think it was clearly a mistake to terminate the relationship when the globe did. However, she doesnt seem bitter, so i will refrain from being too anti them. Unless the season after her is a complete disaster.
Im sure 90% of the audience dont really know or care about this backstage politicking. They just want good stuff playing!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2017 23:41:06 GMT
Im sure 90% of the audience dont really know or care about this backstage politicking. When I went to The Little Match-Girl, the old queen sitting next to me was condescendingly informing their guests that the play's director had completely ruined the Globe Theatre with the heinous use of electric lights. If I were American, I would have shot him dead, as is the custom over there, but I'm not, luckily for him. |
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Post by lynette on Feb 4, 2017 16:26:33 GMT
We have a true wit amongst us
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2017 5:27:17 GMT
Kevin McNally is Lear, according to Baz Bamigboye on twitter.
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Post by martin1965 on Apr 7, 2017 5:58:27 GMT
Kevin McNally is Lear, according to Baz Bamigboye on twitter. Seriously? Thats erm interesting casting, would see him as a natural Kent. |
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Post by lynette on Apr 7, 2017 14:28:16 GMT
Nancy Meckler? Be afraid. Be very afraid. She of the Romeo and Juliet sticks show.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2017 14:34:45 GMT
I liked her Comedy of Errors. But to be honest I'm so sick of Lear that I'm not even going to bother unless the supporting cast involves some real gems.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2017 14:43:30 GMT
I liked her A Midsummer Night's Dream at Leicester Haymarket with the People Show as the mechanicals.
But her King Lear at Shakespeare's Globe probably won't be quite so uproariously hilarious.
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