Magic is minimised in Jamie Lloyd's pared-back version Shakespeare must have relished the opportunities brought by the indoor Blackfriars Theatre in 1611: sound magnified in a way impossible outdoors, magical stage effects in the semi-darkness, possibly even fireworks - and all at a time when the masque was the most fashionable theatre form. The Tempest, written especially for the venue, includes a masque and has mas…
SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 07:24PM on December 19, 2024