New Poll - G'day, Will !
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 11:43 amcrgwllms15 posts in thread
New Poll - G'day, Will !
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 11:43 amNew poll topic:
Which play would you say was the best introduction to Shakespeare, to a non-theatre audience?
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crgwllmsThu, 31 Mar 2005, 11:43 am
New poll topic:
Which play would you say was the best introduction to Shakespeare, to a non-theatre audience?
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Walter PlingeThu, 31 Mar 2005, 10:46 pm
Re: New Poll - G'day, Will !
crgwllms,
i reckon midsummers. then much ado. then twelfth nite.
most comedy's. i think hamlet is also pretty good - if it was done well. like, so when will we see crgwllms hamlet? reckon it's about the right time for you, mate.
mick
i reckon midsummers. then much ado. then twelfth nite.
most comedy's. i think hamlet is also pretty good - if it was done well. like, so when will we see crgwllms hamlet? reckon it's about the right time for you, mate.
mick
Walter PlingeFri, 1 Apr 2005, 04:32 pm
Re: New Poll - G'day, Will !
Well, of course, I'm going to say Twelfth Night as we are putting it on in June - don't miss it!!!
Class Act Theatre presents William ShakespeareÂ’s TWELFTH NIGHT directed by Stephen Lee (Othello, As You Like It).
Boy meets girl. Girl dresses as boy. Another girl falls in love with girl!
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Starring: Alison Van Reeken (Viola), Alinta Carroll (Olivia), Graham Mitchell (Malvolio), Jay Walsh (Sir Toby), Adam McGurk (Orsino), Gerald Hitchcock (Antonio), Vivienne Glance (Feste), Angelique Malcolm (Maria), Shirley Van Sanden (Fabian), Anthony Harwood (Sir Andrew) and Ben Russell (Sebastian)
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Tickets through BOCS 9484 1133
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Thou roguish plume-plucked lout!
SteveleeFri, 1 Apr 2005, 09:45 pm
Re: New Poll - G'day, Will !
Best Bard for the non theatre goer?
Well, here's my breakdown of the canon for user friendliness. Remember I am judging the plays on accessibility rather than literary or dramatic merits. And its all just my opinion anyway.
THE HISTORIES
Avoid these like the plague. They need a fair amount of background knowledge and have huge casts of people who appear to do little but run on and die. Also beware the numerous aliases floating around. Just when you've got it sussed that the angry young man is called both Harry AND Percy (Henry IV pt 1) you will be thrown by references to "young Northumberland". And its still him.
EARLY COMEDIES
"Shrew", "Merry Wives", "Errors". "Two Gents". All quite accessible but lacking in the subtlety that (for me) makes Shakespeare so wonderful. But usually good for some simple characterisations and broad slapstick/physical stuff (note Bell Shakespeare's excellent "Errors" last year.
"Love's Labour's Lost" is a nightmare. The language is waaay complex and you should save it till you are more at home with the Elizabethan stage. It is David Meadows favourite comedy. 'Nuff said!
MATURE COMEDIES
Here I would agree with Mick and say that "Dream" , "Much Ado" and "Twelfth Night" and all excellent starter plays for anyone approaching Will's work. I would also add "Merchant of Venice" They have a good balance of action and comedy and have more depth than the earlier stuff. "AYLI" is a beuatiful play, but is a philosophical rather than an action piece.
ROMAN PLAYS
"Julius Caesar" is clean and clear in its language. Very accessible. A lot of characters though, especially in the second half battle scenes. A good choice. "Coriolanus" and "Antony and Cleo" are both problems. The former has the least likeable hero in the whole canon and can be dull in places. The latter has a "cast of thousands" and jumps about a great deal...good poetry though.
"Titus Andronicus" can be fun if the gore is given full rein. Very amateurish play though. "Timon of Athens" is really curious, not so much hard to get into, just lacking a solid storyline.
TRAGEDIES
"Romeo and Juliet" is a well known story, but was written quite early and is a little "raw" as a play. Still one of the most popular things he ever wrote though. I think it may be quite long for some, but clearly high up on the list of approachable plays.
"Macbeth" and "Hamlet" are good choices. the first is excellent: short, full of action, blood murder and magic. Possibly the best beginners tragedy. "Hamlet" can be excellent with good actors, but can drag for length and lack of action.
"Lear" is a wonderful play,, poetic, full of charcter and action (man blinded on stage!). It's language may be a little dense for newcomers though.
"Othello" is an excellent play, but not a play of enormous action (till the end).
DARK COMEDIES
Often called the "problem plays" but this is more to do with the fact that they don't sit well as either comedies or tragedies.
"Measure for Measure". Interesting play. Some of the character motivations feel a little strange on first sight. 400 years is a long time ago to get your head around. It does not help if you get the impression that the Duke (say) would have been a bit unbelievanle even then.
"All's Well" Leading lady is a doormat, Ending defies belief. Shows the sort of crap Shakespeare could stoop to when he got bored with a play.
"Troilus and Cressida" An unpleasant piece. If you want to see a man coughing up his own blood into a handkerchief and wishing you would all get syphilis too, then be my guest.
ROMANCES
"Winter's Tale", "Tempest", "Pericles" and "Cymbeline" are all excellent in their individual ways. Warm and mellow, with an optimistic outlook. I feel that by now Shakespeare's language has become very complex and compressed. It is much harder for the beginner to follow. Excellent choices for the more experienced Bardolator though.
Stephen Lee
Well, here's my breakdown of the canon for user friendliness. Remember I am judging the plays on accessibility rather than literary or dramatic merits. And its all just my opinion anyway.
THE HISTORIES
Avoid these like the plague. They need a fair amount of background knowledge and have huge casts of people who appear to do little but run on and die. Also beware the numerous aliases floating around. Just when you've got it sussed that the angry young man is called both Harry AND Percy (Henry IV pt 1) you will be thrown by references to "young Northumberland". And its still him.
EARLY COMEDIES
"Shrew", "Merry Wives", "Errors". "Two Gents". All quite accessible but lacking in the subtlety that (for me) makes Shakespeare so wonderful. But usually good for some simple characterisations and broad slapstick/physical stuff (note Bell Shakespeare's excellent "Errors" last year.
"Love's Labour's Lost" is a nightmare. The language is waaay complex and you should save it till you are more at home with the Elizabethan stage. It is David Meadows favourite comedy. 'Nuff said!
MATURE COMEDIES
Here I would agree with Mick and say that "Dream" , "Much Ado" and "Twelfth Night" and all excellent starter plays for anyone approaching Will's work. I would also add "Merchant of Venice" They have a good balance of action and comedy and have more depth than the earlier stuff. "AYLI" is a beuatiful play, but is a philosophical rather than an action piece.
ROMAN PLAYS
"Julius Caesar" is clean and clear in its language. Very accessible. A lot of characters though, especially in the second half battle scenes. A good choice. "Coriolanus" and "Antony and Cleo" are both problems. The former has the least likeable hero in the whole canon and can be dull in places. The latter has a "cast of thousands" and jumps about a great deal...good poetry though.
"Titus Andronicus" can be fun if the gore is given full rein. Very amateurish play though. "Timon of Athens" is really curious, not so much hard to get into, just lacking a solid storyline.
TRAGEDIES
"Romeo and Juliet" is a well known story, but was written quite early and is a little "raw" as a play. Still one of the most popular things he ever wrote though. I think it may be quite long for some, but clearly high up on the list of approachable plays.
"Macbeth" and "Hamlet" are good choices. the first is excellent: short, full of action, blood murder and magic. Possibly the best beginners tragedy. "Hamlet" can be excellent with good actors, but can drag for length and lack of action.
"Lear" is a wonderful play,, poetic, full of charcter and action (man blinded on stage!). It's language may be a little dense for newcomers though.
"Othello" is an excellent play, but not a play of enormous action (till the end).
DARK COMEDIES
Often called the "problem plays" but this is more to do with the fact that they don't sit well as either comedies or tragedies.
"Measure for Measure". Interesting play. Some of the character motivations feel a little strange on first sight. 400 years is a long time ago to get your head around. It does not help if you get the impression that the Duke (say) would have been a bit unbelievanle even then.
"All's Well" Leading lady is a doormat, Ending defies belief. Shows the sort of crap Shakespeare could stoop to when he got bored with a play.
"Troilus and Cressida" An unpleasant piece. If you want to see a man coughing up his own blood into a handkerchief and wishing you would all get syphilis too, then be my guest.
ROMANCES
"Winter's Tale", "Tempest", "Pericles" and "Cymbeline" are all excellent in their individual ways. Warm and mellow, with an optimistic outlook. I feel that by now Shakespeare's language has become very complex and compressed. It is much harder for the beginner to follow. Excellent choices for the more experienced Bardolator though.
Stephen Lee
Walter PlingeSat, 2 Apr 2005, 08:04 am
Re: New Poll - G'day, Will !
Just say, "Twelfth Night", Stephen!
Thou gorbellied dismal-dreaming lewdster!
Thou gorbellied dismal-dreaming lewdster!
Walter PlingeMon, 4 Apr 2005, 03:18 pm
Re: New Poll - G'day, Will !
I'd have to say it 's a toss-up between Will's 'Cantubry Tails' and Carry on Henry starring the late, great Sir Sid James and Dame Barbara 'Babs' Windsor...
Oh, and 'Omlette, prince of denmark' is a little ripper.
Oh, and 'Omlette, prince of denmark' is a little ripper.
jassepMon, 4 Apr 2005, 06:04 pm
Re: New Poll - G'day, Will !
Stephen Lee wrote:
> THE HISTORIES
>
> Avoid these like the plague. They need a fair amount of
> background knowledge and have huge casts of people who appear
> to do little but run on and die. Also beware the numerous
> aliases floating around. Just when you've got it sussed that
> the angry young man is called both Harry AND Percy (Henry IV
> pt 1) you will be thrown by references to "young
> Northumberland". And its still him.
** We had a little chat about these at a party recently, Steve, and I certainly agree with what you've said regarding MOST of the plays in this category, but I think exceptions in terms of newcomer audience interest are Richard III (wonderful villainy which can carry the newcomer along quite well) and Henry V... (which I think is MUCH less complex, perhaps, than the others in this category, esp with the broad brushstrokes of jingoism, etc) -- and certainly, it's a favourite of school kids, esp since Branagh. -- interestingly, too, I think both plays among Shakespeares most popular as well... as I understand it, Richard III was his first big Box Office Smash, and made his reputation!
Actually, I can't help feeling HV would be an *ideal* choice for GRADS/UDS Summer Shakers, given the 'demographic' of both the cast AND the majority of the audience... any takers? :o)
> "Love's Labour's Lost" is a nightmare. The language is waaay
> complex and you should save it till you are more at home with
> the Elizabethan stage. It is David Meadows favourite comedy.
> 'Nuff said!
** Actually, Grant Malcolm did a wonderful production of this many, many moons ago at the Dolphin for GRADS which I still remember in fragments... first time I saw Angelique Malcolm, and I thought she was great in it! It was also about the first thing I ever saw at GRADS, and Grant set the bar, very, very high! 'nuff said!
> ROMAN PLAYS
>
> "Julius Caesar" is clean and clear in its language. Very
> accessible. A lot of characters though, especially in the
> second half battle scenes. A good choice. "Coriolanus" and
> "Antony and Cleo" are both problems. The former has the
> least likeable hero in the whole canon and can be dull in
> places. The latter has a "cast of thousands" and jumps
> about a great deal...good poetry though.
** Well, you know my opinion on Julius Caesar! YES, PLEASE! About time it was done again... and please, NOT IN &$%@*# PROMENADE (as in the god-awful WAAPA production of a few years ago)!! It would certainly give *me* enough of a hit of the politics I so enjoy in Shakespeare to get me through the next drought... and NO, I have not yet bought tickets to Bell's upcoming event -- I was disillusioned by their Henry IV a few years ago, I hold this production in grave danger of being a repeat!
> "Othello" is an excellent play, but not a play of enormous
> action (till the end).
** Well, you seemed to have a lot of schoolkids along to your excellent production last year... how did THEY go with it? I think that's as good a barometer as anything.
> "Measure for Measure". Interesting play. Some of the
> character motivations feel a little strange on first sight.
> 400 years is a long time ago to get your head around. It
> does not help if you get the impression that the Duke (say)
> would have been a bit unbelievanle even then.
** YUK! I'm sorry, for me this play is the playgoers equivalent of fingernails on a chalkboard... or bad cheese! And, sadly, I couldn't really tell you why -- the few productions I've seen have not only left me cold, they've left me heaving!
> "Troilus and Cressida" An unpleasant piece. If you want to
> see a man coughing up his own blood into a handkerchief and
> wishing you would all get syphilis too, then be my guest.
** Having been in an excellent production of this with a fabbo cast and brilliant production design (Playlovers, John Milson, 1994), I guess I'm biased, but I think T&C has a good balance of action, romance, baseness, "history" etc. that (with severe trimming!!) could be attractive to a relatively new audience... and it has the added advantage of containing characters most people have heard of (except, curiously, the title characters... call it "Hector and Achillies", and you'd have lines down the street!... well maybe... if you put Russell Crowe and Brad Pitt in the roles...)
> ROMANCES
>
> "Winter's Tale", "Tempest", "Pericles" and "Cymbeline" are
> all excellent in their individual ways. Warm and mellow,
> with an optimistic outlook. I feel that by now Shakespeare's
> language has become very complex and compressed. It is much
> harder for the beginner to follow. Excellent choices for the
> more experienced Bardolator though.
** Now Winters Tale is a bit curious to me... I dragged a friend and his wife along to see it recently, and they thorougly enjoyed it. What was interesting was he had NEVER been to the theatre at all, and his wife only a few times. But it was clear enough for them to be right with it inside the first five minutes. I had to say, I was apprehensive about them coming along, because, like you I felt it would be about as clear as mud for about the first 30 minutes, and then they (might) be right. Obviously this has much to do with YOUR performance, Steve! :o)
And, sure, not a statistically significant sample (2 people!!), and there for free as my guests... but it got me thinking that, perhaps, we sometimes underestimate: a) the ability of casts and text to get things across, 2) the audiences?
Regards,
Jason S
> THE HISTORIES
>
> Avoid these like the plague. They need a fair amount of
> background knowledge and have huge casts of people who appear
> to do little but run on and die. Also beware the numerous
> aliases floating around. Just when you've got it sussed that
> the angry young man is called both Harry AND Percy (Henry IV
> pt 1) you will be thrown by references to "young
> Northumberland". And its still him.
** We had a little chat about these at a party recently, Steve, and I certainly agree with what you've said regarding MOST of the plays in this category, but I think exceptions in terms of newcomer audience interest are Richard III (wonderful villainy which can carry the newcomer along quite well) and Henry V... (which I think is MUCH less complex, perhaps, than the others in this category, esp with the broad brushstrokes of jingoism, etc) -- and certainly, it's a favourite of school kids, esp since Branagh. -- interestingly, too, I think both plays among Shakespeares most popular as well... as I understand it, Richard III was his first big Box Office Smash, and made his reputation!
Actually, I can't help feeling HV would be an *ideal* choice for GRADS/UDS Summer Shakers, given the 'demographic' of both the cast AND the majority of the audience... any takers? :o)
> "Love's Labour's Lost" is a nightmare. The language is waaay
> complex and you should save it till you are more at home with
> the Elizabethan stage. It is David Meadows favourite comedy.
> 'Nuff said!
** Actually, Grant Malcolm did a wonderful production of this many, many moons ago at the Dolphin for GRADS which I still remember in fragments... first time I saw Angelique Malcolm, and I thought she was great in it! It was also about the first thing I ever saw at GRADS, and Grant set the bar, very, very high! 'nuff said!
> ROMAN PLAYS
>
> "Julius Caesar" is clean and clear in its language. Very
> accessible. A lot of characters though, especially in the
> second half battle scenes. A good choice. "Coriolanus" and
> "Antony and Cleo" are both problems. The former has the
> least likeable hero in the whole canon and can be dull in
> places. The latter has a "cast of thousands" and jumps
> about a great deal...good poetry though.
** Well, you know my opinion on Julius Caesar! YES, PLEASE! About time it was done again... and please, NOT IN &$%@*# PROMENADE (as in the god-awful WAAPA production of a few years ago)!! It would certainly give *me* enough of a hit of the politics I so enjoy in Shakespeare to get me through the next drought... and NO, I have not yet bought tickets to Bell's upcoming event -- I was disillusioned by their Henry IV a few years ago, I hold this production in grave danger of being a repeat!
> "Othello" is an excellent play, but not a play of enormous
> action (till the end).
** Well, you seemed to have a lot of schoolkids along to your excellent production last year... how did THEY go with it? I think that's as good a barometer as anything.
> "Measure for Measure". Interesting play. Some of the
> character motivations feel a little strange on first sight.
> 400 years is a long time ago to get your head around. It
> does not help if you get the impression that the Duke (say)
> would have been a bit unbelievanle even then.
** YUK! I'm sorry, for me this play is the playgoers equivalent of fingernails on a chalkboard... or bad cheese! And, sadly, I couldn't really tell you why -- the few productions I've seen have not only left me cold, they've left me heaving!
> "Troilus and Cressida" An unpleasant piece. If you want to
> see a man coughing up his own blood into a handkerchief and
> wishing you would all get syphilis too, then be my guest.
** Having been in an excellent production of this with a fabbo cast and brilliant production design (Playlovers, John Milson, 1994), I guess I'm biased, but I think T&C has a good balance of action, romance, baseness, "history" etc. that (with severe trimming!!) could be attractive to a relatively new audience... and it has the added advantage of containing characters most people have heard of (except, curiously, the title characters... call it "Hector and Achillies", and you'd have lines down the street!... well maybe... if you put Russell Crowe and Brad Pitt in the roles...)
> ROMANCES
>
> "Winter's Tale", "Tempest", "Pericles" and "Cymbeline" are
> all excellent in their individual ways. Warm and mellow,
> with an optimistic outlook. I feel that by now Shakespeare's
> language has become very complex and compressed. It is much
> harder for the beginner to follow. Excellent choices for the
> more experienced Bardolator though.
** Now Winters Tale is a bit curious to me... I dragged a friend and his wife along to see it recently, and they thorougly enjoyed it. What was interesting was he had NEVER been to the theatre at all, and his wife only a few times. But it was clear enough for them to be right with it inside the first five minutes. I had to say, I was apprehensive about them coming along, because, like you I felt it would be about as clear as mud for about the first 30 minutes, and then they (might) be right. Obviously this has much to do with YOUR performance, Steve! :o)
And, sure, not a statistically significant sample (2 people!!), and there for free as my guests... but it got me thinking that, perhaps, we sometimes underestimate: a) the ability of casts and text to get things across, 2) the audiences?
Regards,
Jason S
NimrodMon, 4 Apr 2005, 07:21 pm
Re: New Poll - G'day, Will !
Oh Graham, you so Craaaaazy
The first Shakespeare play I had the pleasure of being exposed too was A Midsummers and that was when I was 13 and I think I managed to come out of it with a pretty good idea of what it had been about...I think...
Thou gorbellied dismal-dreaming moldwarp!
The first Shakespeare play I had the pleasure of being exposed too was A Midsummers and that was when I was 13 and I think I managed to come out of it with a pretty good idea of what it had been about...I think...
Thou gorbellied dismal-dreaming moldwarp!
Walter PlingeTue, 5 Apr 2005, 06:52 am
Re: New Poll - G'day, Will !
Unfortunately, it seems the schools may be opting for the four hour Bell extravaganza instead of Twelfth Night!
Why???
12th Night is shorter (by almost 2 hrs), its FUNNY, its accessible, it has a GREAT local pro cast, a fabulous director and it is SO much cheaper!
It has the full syllabus text but set in the retro-70's (complete with music) - and the kids are SO into the 70's at the moment.
Any marketing ideas, Jason??
They flocked to Othello and Macbeth - maybe they prefer tragedies after all?
"What will become of this?"
Angelique
Thou dissembling rude-growing minnow!
heathieTue, 5 Apr 2005, 04:22 pm
Re: New Poll - G'day, Will !
It seems to me, that Romeo and Juliet would be best for a non-theatre-going audience, because there has already been a film (albeit modernised) version. Also there is a not so well known film version of Hamlet, with Mel Gibson as Hamlet. I feel I must also mention 12th Night, because the only reason I didnt audition for it is I wasnt sure how I would go with the Shakespearian accent. Recognising some of the cast names from Class Act's Hotel Sorrento (another well done show), I would say that Audiences are in for a treat.
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crgwllmsTue, 5 Apr 2005, 05:14 pm
but what if you don't understand the film either?
Luke Heath wrote:
>
>
> It seems to me, that Romeo and Juliet would be best for a
> non-theatre-going audience, because there has already been a
> film (albeit modernised) version. Also there is a not so well
> known film version of Hamlet, with Mel Gibson as Hamlet.
I know of film versions of R&J, Hamlet, Taming of The Shrew, Henry V, Midsummer Night's Dream, Titus Andronicus, Much Ado, Richard III, Othello, and Macbeth...I'm sure there's many more...and in most cases there are several versions to choose from...
Would your answer have changed if the question had said 'Best film for a non-FILM-going audience'?
Really it ought to be phrased, 'Best Shakespeare for a non-Shakespeare-going audience'.
Willo
>
>
> It seems to me, that Romeo and Juliet would be best for a
> non-theatre-going audience, because there has already been a
> film (albeit modernised) version. Also there is a not so well
> known film version of Hamlet, with Mel Gibson as Hamlet.
I know of film versions of R&J, Hamlet, Taming of The Shrew, Henry V, Midsummer Night's Dream, Titus Andronicus, Much Ado, Richard III, Othello, and Macbeth...I'm sure there's many more...and in most cases there are several versions to choose from...
Would your answer have changed if the question had said 'Best film for a non-FILM-going audience'?
Really it ought to be phrased, 'Best Shakespeare for a non-Shakespeare-going audience'.
Willo
heathieTue, 5 Apr 2005, 10:10 pm
Re: but what if you don't understand the film either?
And again, the pen is mightier than the s(word).
Shakespeare walked into a bar and ordered a drink.
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
To which the barman replied "I can't serve you, your bard"
Thankyou very much I am here most days.
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crgwllmsSun, 24 Apr 2005, 03:53 am
Poll result - G'day, Will !
Which play would you choose for a non-play-going audience as an introduction to The Bard?
384 participants in three weeks
No of votes:
Romeo & Juliet 149 38%
A Midsummer NightÂ’s Dream 119 30%
12th Night 28 7%
Something else 22 5%
Hamlet 20 5%
Macbeth 20 5%
As you like it 16 4%
Henry the 5th 3 0%
Othello 3 0%
The Tempest 2 0%
King Lear 1 0%
Henry the 4th Pt 1 1 0%
R&J a clear and unsurprising winner. Pretty even spread between popular tragedies and comedies...histories don't rate a mention.
I think Hamlet ranks surprisingly low, given that unlike many others, the story is pretty clear as to what is going on. Midsummer is overrated, in my opinion.
What play does 'Something else' refer to, I wonder...given that it was so popular? Or did respondents think that option meant 'send them to something else rather than Shakespeare'..?
The Poll-tergeist
384 participants in three weeks
No of votes:
Romeo & Juliet 149 38%
A Midsummer NightÂ’s Dream 119 30%
12th Night 28 7%
Something else 22 5%
Hamlet 20 5%
Macbeth 20 5%
As you like it 16 4%
Henry the 5th 3 0%
Othello 3 0%
The Tempest 2 0%
King Lear 1 0%
Henry the 4th Pt 1 1 0%
R&J a clear and unsurprising winner. Pretty even spread between popular tragedies and comedies...histories don't rate a mention.
I think Hamlet ranks surprisingly low, given that unlike many others, the story is pretty clear as to what is going on. Midsummer is overrated, in my opinion.
What play does 'Something else' refer to, I wonder...given that it was so popular? Or did respondents think that option meant 'send them to something else rather than Shakespeare'..?
The Poll-tergeist
Walter PlingeSun, 24 Apr 2005, 12:09 pm
Re: Poll result - G'day, Will !
crgwllms wrote:
> Midsummer is overrated, in my opinion.
Overrated for a seasoned theatre-goer, perhaps...
But perfect for a "non-playgoing audience"
Which was what the question was...
> Midsummer is overrated, in my opinion.
Overrated for a seasoned theatre-goer, perhaps...
But perfect for a "non-playgoing audience"
Which was what the question was...
crgwllmsMon, 25 Apr 2005, 11:36 pm
Will uh, will, uh, will, uh-huh
Paul Treasure wrote:
>
> crgwllms wrote:
>
> > Midsummer is overrated, in my opinion.
>
> Overrated for a seasoned theatre-goer, perhaps...
> But perfect for a "non-playgoing audience"
> Which was what the question was...
Ah, but in re-reading the question, I still give the same answer.
Didn't get into it the first time I saw it, and I haven't really warmed to it since. Whose story is it? Too many stories being told at once, in my opinion.
Maccas is another one I'd rate higher. One person's story, direct and to the point.
Cheers
Craig
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>
> crgwllms wrote:
>
> > Midsummer is overrated, in my opinion.
>
> Overrated for a seasoned theatre-goer, perhaps...
> But perfect for a "non-playgoing audience"
> Which was what the question was...
Ah, but in re-reading the question, I still give the same answer.
Didn't get into it the first time I saw it, and I haven't really warmed to it since. Whose story is it? Too many stories being told at once, in my opinion.
Maccas is another one I'd rate higher. One person's story, direct and to the point.
Cheers
Craig
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