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By me William Shakespeare at Somerset House

Posted on 2016-02-03 by tikichris

Go deep into the life and times of William Shakespeare and get a close look at original documents related to his career and personal affairs at a new By me William Shakespeare exhibition at Somerset House. Continue reading →

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Summer with Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-06-01 by tikichris

Summertime’s a fine time to visit Stratford-upon-Avon, the home of William Shakespeare, with calendar filled with special events and activities for the family. Here’s a look at some of the fun ways to make the most of this beautiful English … Continue reading →

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Theatre Review: Proud Haddock’s Julius Caesar

Posted on 2014-10-04 by tikichris

A few nights ago, I got to catch newbie production company Proud Haddock’s first ever show, a sold out performance of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar at Saatchi Gallery (the only time a play has ever been staged there). That was a one off. However, from early November the play will have a couple of weeks’ run at Chelsea Theatre about a mile or so farther down King’s Road. If the Chelsea Theatre run goes anything like the Saatchi Gallery premiere, audiences are in for a treat. Continue reading →

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London Celebrates Shakespeare’s 450th Birthday (CheapOair)

Posted on 2014-02-05 by tikichris

Guess who’s turning 450 this year? It’s William Shakespeare. With the subject matter and themes of his work ringing as true as ever before, The Bard’s his plays are still performed to sold out audiences around the globe – including … Continue reading →

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Theatre Review: Richard III at Nottingham Playhouse

Posted on 2013-11-10 by tikichris

With only a week left in Nottingham before it moves on to York, here’s my review of the Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company and York Theatre Royal’s joint presentation of Shakespeare’s tragic story of a conniving and paranoid king, Richard III. Continue reading →

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A Midsummer’s Night Dream with David Walliams and Sheridan Smith

Posted on 2013-08-22 by tikichris

Magic, intrigue and an exceptionally twisty plot are the hallmarks of this romantic comedy that’s as relevant and timely today as when it was first performed during the Elizabethan era. As the Bard writes, “the course of true love never did run smooth.” Of course, that’s what makes the subject such a compelling theme for theatre. Continue reading →