Based on a story by…
If Shakespeare were alive now he would have been obliged to advertise his new play as being based on a story by Robert Greene. He would also have needed Greene’s … Continue reading
April 13, 2016 · Leave a comment
From Shakespeare to Hardy
It may seem outlandish to compare the early novels of Thomas Hardy to the late plays of William Shakespeare, but reading Far From The Madding Crowd for the second time … Continue reading
April 22, 2015 · 1 Comment
The ballet of the play of the book
Most people who saw the premiere of The Winter’s Tale at the Royal Ballet earlier this year would have known that it was based on a play by William Shakespeare, … Continue reading
June 11, 2014 · Leave a comment