Michelle Terry's opening season at the globe was an interesting one, and hit the mark with 'Two Noble Kinsmen'. The story begins with a love triangle between cousins Palamon and Arcite. It is apparently a tragedy but was played as a comedy as it was very funny and fun to watch. Now, I had no idea that Shakespeare co-wrote any plays [I know die-hards, calm down. Get off the dark web and don't order the contract killer for my faux pas] But this is by (or at least attributed to) Shakespeare and John Fletcher. It felt kind of erratic and all over the place, but I think that is the nature of the story. The characters are erratic in nature who only seem to act on impulse and self interest. 2020, It's good to see some things don't change. I have to say WOW with set design. I loved it, so natural and enchanting with leaves, grass and vines making it look like a magic forest, it really felt like something else! Also the costumes were bursting with block colours, jewel-tones and rich colours which was visually spectacular. It was all paired with tight choreography for a true spectacle. I loved the jailer's daughter [Francesca Mills] who was just a brilliant comedienne, and her tragic moment of madness [even though the audience laughed] was truly well played and your heart broke for the poor woman driven mad by love. Palamon [Paul Stocker] and Arcite [Bryan Dick] were great head to head, and really brought a good laugh to the piece. There was a lot of focus on being funny, but that left the truly sad moments being lost. I have NEVER seen this play, and really makes me want to delve into any others I may have overlooked.
Reviewer - Keziah Lockwood
on - 20/5/20
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