Shakespeare's Globe On Screen Much Ado About Nothing (2011) runtime 166 mins in two files from 2 cds

First performed at the Globe Theatre 21 May 2011 ; Recorded at Shakespeare's Glo be London, July 2011. Features a performance of William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing at the Globe Theatre in England. Stars Eve Best and Charles Edward s. My notes: Here is another in the series of video releases from the reconstructed Shakespea re's Globe Theater: a replica of the original theatre in which Shakespeare's pla ys were performed. As with the other releases no lighting effects, sound enhanc ements or other 20th Century theatre technique are used on these productions. T he costumes are accurate and the performances are outstanding. Note how, as in the film "Anonymous" by Roland Emmerich, the actors play directl y to the audience. This for me is very affecting and, unlike present-day 'spect acle productions' seen on Broadway stages and then recirculated via small town performing arts cen ters, the audience is engaged with and by the performers. The torrent is given here for those such as myself who will never go to Stratfor d. I encourage anyone who can get the dvds for their libraries to do so. These torrents are merely a way to accomplish having the Stratford productions at the Globe seen by a wider viewing public.

Notes written May 15th, 2013