Shakespeare’s Globe returns to Singapore with three of the playwright’s most popular plays - Twelfth Night, The Merchant of Venice and The Taming of the Shrew.
How did a company tour in Shakespeare’s day? They know that when the theatres closed, a small group of actors, juggling a variety of roles in three or four plays from their extensive repertoire, would leave London and head off on tour. They also know that the choice of play or entertainment was left to the most powerful person of the household.
So, following in the tradition of resident playwright, a company of eight actors will offer audiences a choice of three plays. And also in keeping with tradition – and with thrilling unpredictability – the choice of play will be put back into the hands of the most powerful members of the house: the audience.
Follow in the tradition of a Shakespearean audience and get involved, raise your hands and shout out loud to cast your vote for your favourite play!
Join this September to watch one of the three plays on a specific date, or attend one of the Audience Choice shows, where you – the audience- will choose the play just before the performance is set to begin.
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The Merchant of Venice
In Venice, the epicentre of consumption, speculation and debt, Bassanio borrows money from his friend Antonio to finance his attempt to win the hand of Portia, a wealthy heiress.
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Twelfth Night
In the household of the Countess Olivia, two campaigns are being quietly waged - one by the lovesick Duke Orsino against the heart of the indifferent Olivia; the other by an alliance of servants and hangers-on against the high-handedness of her steward, the pompous Malvolio.
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The Taming of the Shrew
Two wealthy sisters in Padua must be married off. The modest, demure Bianca has no shortage of suitors, but who on earth will take the wild, ungovernable, ‘shrewish’ Kate?
- The Merchant of Venice: Tuesday 18 Sep 7.45pm
- Twelfth Night: Wednesday 19 Sep 7.45pm
- Twelfth Night: Thursday 20 Sep 7.45pm
- The Merchant of Venice: Friday 21 Sep 2.30pm
- The Taming of the Shrew: Friday 21 Sep 7.45pm
- Audience Choice: Saturday 22 Sep 2.30pm
- Audience Choice: Saturday 22 Sep 7.45pm
For more information on Corporate & School Bookings please contact Sadrina Latiff on +65 6235 3817 or email Sadrina.Latiff@aba-productions.com
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Age
6+
Price
Standard: 128 SGD
Standard: 148 SGD
Limited View: 108 SGD
Restricted View: 88 SGD
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