13. The Globe visit

The Company visited to the Globe Theatre on 14 September to see a performance of Measure for Measure. With three productions currently in London of this play, how does this one stand out? The theme of the play can be taken in a number of ways, especially in the treatment of an innocent novice nun Isabella in hands of the ruling elite. We chose the bawdy version apparently, but it was good fun – except from Isabella’s viewpoint. The annual visit to the Globe is a fixture in the Company’s diary. The portrayal of Shakespeare’s work was excellent.