Image courtesy of Andy Bradshaw
Sunday 23 April – 10am–4pm
The Shakespeare's Globe is opening its doors in a free birthday celebration for the man with a quill ion his hand and a skill for spinning a yarn. Head down there for a day of Warriors and Queens - Roman style.
To launch the day, Cleopatra will sail down the River Thames and arrive at the Globe at 10.15am, re-enacting the famous description from Antony and Cleopatra:
‘The barge she sat in, like a burnished throne,
Burned on the water. The poop was beaten gold;
Purple the sails, and so perfumed that
The winds were lovesick with them…’
She will be met by twenty Roman soldiers and a band of musicians to herald the start of the festivities. Lucky lass...
There's something for everyone: gladiatorial fighting (sorry, no Russel Crowe though), a 'best theatrical death' competition, lessons in how to wear a toga (theyr'e the next in thing), the opportunity to try on Cleopatra's costume, and the chance to take to the world-famous Globe stage and deliver a line or two yourself. There will also be the opportunity to take part in workshops on dance, voice and movement with seasoned Globe professionals.
No booking necessary - just turn up! If the heavens pour down, don’t stress: all activities will be brought inside.
This day is organised as part of the Mayor of London’s celebrations for St George’s Day 2006. What's more, it's 100% FREE. Shakesperian music to the ears of the skint.
Shakespeare's Globe:
21 New Globe Walk
Bankside
London SE1 9DT
I can't wait to see T. Williams "Summer and Smoke". Its never been done before in the West End, and has a fabulous director and stars Rosamund Pike (sigh), and the very sexy Chris Carmack. I hear it opens at the Appolo Theatre on October 18. Is that correct?
Posted by: jerry h | 03/09/2006 at 12:52 AM