I indulged in a performance of King Henry VIII on Saturday night @ Shakespeare’s Globe. It was a truly majestic.
I studied Shakespeare at school, but I don’t remember it being like this. I remember being fascinated with the language, but spent most of my time trying to decipher what the characters were saying.
This performance literally brought these famous words to life. I do believe I went through a complete spectrum of emotions as I sat on my red cushion, clutching my gold embossed programme. The calibre of acting was flawless, and it’s beyond me how these talented individuals remember not just lines, but full verses of coherent Shakespeare.
The venue itself was very impressive. Our seats were in the Upper Gallery, and you really get a sense of what the view was like for the wealthy – looking down on the peasants and paupers below.
Well worth a visit – I might even go back for a second helping of the great word smith myself.
