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King Lear review – Ian McDiarmid is a titanic, heartbreaking wonder
By Mark Lawson

Crucible theatre, Sheffield The 82-year-old actor gives a performance of absolute authenticity and clarity as the erratic demagogue in a uniformly impressive production

https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/sep/06/king-lear-review-ian-mcdiarmid-sheffield-crucible

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A quotation from Shakespeare

FOOL:             And thus the whirligig of time brings in
   his revenges.

William Shakespeare (1564–1616) English dramatist and poet
Twelfth Night, Act 5, sc. 1, l. 399ff (5.1.399-400) (1601)

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Game of Thrones, Shakespearean? What fools these mortals be!
By Michael Billington

The Mad King may bring more dynastic disputes and dotty despots to the RSC – but a ‘mayhap’ or a riddling aphorism does not a Shakespeare play make

https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/aug/11/game-of-thrones-the-mad-king-royal-shakespeare-company

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A quotation from Shakespeare

VIOLA: O Time, thou must untangle this, not I;
   It is too hard a knot for me t’ untie.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) English dramatist and poet
Twelfth Night, Act 2, sc. 2, l. 40ff (2.2.40-41) (1601)

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Film Review: HAMLET (2025): Riz Ahmed Uniquely Plays the Title Role in a New Spin on the Bard's Classic Tragic Story

Link: https://film-book.com/film-review-hamlet-2025-riz-ahmed-uniquely-plays-the-title-role-in-a-new-spin-on-the-bards-classic-tragic-story/?fsp_sid=181995

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A quotation from Shakespeare

Grant them removed, and grant that this your noise
Hath chid down all the majesty of England;
Imagine that you see the wretched strangers,
Their babies at their backs and their poor luggage,
Plodding tooth ports and costs for transportation,
And that you sit as kings in your desires,
Authority quite silent by your brawl,
And you in ruff of your opinions clothed;
What had you got? I’ll tell you. You had taught
How insolence and strong hand should prevail,
How order should be quelled; and by this pattern
Not one of you should live an aged man,
For other ruffians, as their fancies wrought,
With self same hand, self reasons, and self right,
Would shark on you, and men like ravenous fishes
Would feed on one another.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) English dramatist and poet
Sir Thomas More, Act 2, sc. 4, l. 55ff (c. 1592)

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A quotation from Shakespeare

Grant them removed, and grant that this your noise
Hath chid down all the majesty of England;
Imagine that you see the wretched strangers,
Their babies at their backs and their poor luggage,
Plodding tooth ports and costs for transportation,
And that you sit as kings in your desires,
Authority quite silent by your brawl,
And you in ruff of your opinions clothed;
What had you got? I’ll tell you. You had taught
How insolence and strong hand should prevail,
How order should be quelled; and by this pattern
Not one of you should live an aged man,
For other ruffians, as their fancies wrought,
With self same hand, self reasons, and self right,
Would shark on you, and men like ravenous fishes
Would feed on one another.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) English dramatist and poet
Sir Thomas More, Act 2, sc. 4, l. 55ff (c. 1592)

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A quotation from Shakespeare

Grant them removed, and grant that this your noise
Hath chid down all the majesty of England;
Imagine that you see the wretched strangers,
Their babies at their backs and their poor luggage,
Plodding tooth ports and costs for transportation,
And that you sit as kings in your desires,
Authority quite silent by your brawl,
And you in ruff of your opinions clothed;
What had you got? I’ll tell you. You had taught
How insolence and strong hand should prevail,
How order should be quelled; and by this pattern
Not one of you should live an aged man,
For other ruffians, as their fancies wrought,
With self same hand, self reasons, and self right,
Would shark on you, and men like ravenous fishes
Would feed on one another.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) English dramatist and poet
Sir Thomas More, Act 2, sc. 4, l. 55ff (c. 1592)

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#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #shakespeare #williamshakespeare #anarchy #breakingthelaw #conflict #foreigners #immigration #insecurity #lawbreaking #lawlessness #mob #mobrule #mobviolence #riot #socialcontract #violence #xenophobia

A quotation from Shakespeare

Grant them removed, and grant that this your noise
Hath chid down all the majesty of England;
Imagine that you see the wretched strangers,
Their babies at their backs and their poor luggage,
Plodding tooth ports and costs for transportation,
And that you sit as kings in your desires,
Authority quite silent by your brawl,
And you in ruff of your opinions clothed;
What had you got? I’ll tell you. You had taught
How insolence and strong hand should prevail,
How order should be quelled; and by this pattern
Not one of you should live an aged man,
For other ruffians, as their fancies wrought,
With self same hand, self reasons, and self right,
Would shark on you, and men like ravenous fishes
Would feed on one another.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) English dramatist and poet
Sir Thomas More, Act 2, sc. 4, l. 55ff (c. 1592)

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#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #shakespeare #williamshakespeare #anarchy #breakingthelaw #conflict #foreigners #immigration #insecurity #lawbreaking #lawlessness #mob #mobrule #mobviolence #riot #socialcontract #violence #xenophobia

Does “Hamlet” Need a Backstory?

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.newyorker.com/podcast/critics-at-large/does-hamlet-need-a-backstory

Stephen Frears – „The Lost King“ (2022)

Hier geht es um Wahrheit, Obsession und die Wiedergewinnung weiblicher Deutungshoheit – und letztlich ist es auch ein Lehrstück über das, was verloren geht, wenn sich ein erfahrener Regisseur zu sehr auf das Kunsthandwerk verlässt und zu wenig auf das politische Jetzt. Dabei hätte dieser Film das Potenzial gehabt, ein feministisches Manifest zu sein.

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Book Review: Richard III by William Shakespeare

Author: William Shakespeare
Title: The Tragedy of Richard III
Publication Info: New York : Simon & Schuster Paperbacks, 2009, c1996.
Summary/Review:

Reading Shakespeare in order has the advantages of being familiar with the Henry VI trilogy which forms the background of this drama.  It also becomes clear how much Shakespeare’s style and writing are improving.  I previously read Richard III in my college Shakespearean Tragedy class, even though it is technically classified as a history, it does demonstrate Shakespeare’s increasing skill as a tragedian.  It’s also fun because the protagonist is an evil, little shit.  Granted the historical accuracy is shaky as this was basically a propaganda piece or, “kissing up to Queen Elizabeth by valorizing her grandfather” as my college professor put it.  But, Richard is a realistic tyrant, and his conniving and self-serving ways are all to relevant to present-day tyrants.

Rating: ****

Book Review: Henry VI, Part 3 by William Shakespeare

Author: William Shakespeare
Title: Henry VI, Part 3
Publication Info: New York : Simon & Schuster Paperbacks, 2009.
Summary/Review:

The concluding part of the Henry VI trilogy captures the most troubled times of the Wars of the Roses.  The Duke of York claims the throne as Edward IV.  Henry VI requests that he be able to remain monarch the remainder of his life and Edward agrees.  Problem solved, right?  No!  Because Queen Margaret and the would-be heir Prince Edward along with several families with grudges against the Yorkists go to war.

There are many battles and atrocities but Edward’s supporters hold the upper hand.  But when Edward marries Lady Grey at the same time that his supporter Warwick is trying to secure a marriage with the daughter of the King of France, Warwick is insulted and shifts allegiance to Margaret.  More bloody battles ensue and many of the primary characters are killed in horrible ways.  The play ends with Edward believing he finally has a firm hold on the throne, but his brother Richard, Duke of Gloucester is plotting (to be continued in Richard III).

Of the the three plays this one is the most action-oriented with four battles on stage.  Despite the events depicted taking place over a dozen years and in numerous location, this also feels like the most focused plot.  Shakespeare appears to be developing his writing skills with several key monologues and dialogues.

Rating: ***1/2