Reader Reviews
Antony and Cleopatra (Novello Theatre (formerly the Strand), West End)
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 | I found this interpretation of the play refreshing. Rather than playing it as a conventional love story, this production managed to get into the heart of the matter, where politics and love do not always see eye to eye: where Cleopatra, a political animal at heart, is willing to sacrifice her love for the survival of her nation whereas Antony was willing to sacrifice his career for love. Exactly the opposite of what you'd expect from an Egyptian and a Roman, resepctively. That is what made this play do interesting for me... There was a constant tension between what was "felt" and what was "done". With tremendous performances all around and beautiful set and costumes, this was an evening of pure but thought-provoking delight. - 194.82.244.129) | 24 Jan 07 |
