Shakesperience

The newly built Courtyard Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon


The Stage is very close to most of the audiences.

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Henry VI, Part I

Could hardly understand the lines. Basiclly, it was about the war between England and France. After the coronation of the infant Henry VI, France, led by Joan of Arc, exploits the fierce power struggles happening in England and battles to reclaim the French lands lost to Henry V.

Though the stage itself is quite small, they fully utilized the whole space available, hanging in the air, stairs, under the stage, even showing up in the aisles.

Was excited in the beginning, but after 30 minutes, I was so sleepy but can't sleep because I am too close to the stage. So I moved to the back low after the interval, and napped until the death of Joan of Arc. Maybe choose another play next time....