Measure for Measure Tickets
London Play
Measure for Measure comes to the Barbican and will be directed by RSC Artistic Director Gregory DoranRSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran directs this new production of Measure for Measure, a play written by Shakespeare in the early 1600s but whose story and themes feel even more urgent today. When a novice nun is compromised by a corrupt official who offers to save her brother from execution in return for sex, she has no idea where to turn for help. When she threatens to expose him, he tells her that nobody would believe her. In 2017 Gregory Doran directed a spellbinding adaptation of The Tempest at the Barbican.
- local_play Tickets from only £30
- date_range Nov 12, 2019 → Jan 16, 2020
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The Barbican
Silk Street,London, EC2Y 8DS - subway Barbican
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Reviews
Rated 4.2 out of 5 (8 Reviews)
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Frances Ann ChadburnNov 15, 2019
thoroughly enjoyed the performance and the minimalist stage (mirror) scenery
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John MorrisNov 16, 2019
We were completely bowled over by this performance. The acting gripped the whole audience and we would recommend this production to anyone. At two and three quarter hours (including interval) like many Shakespeare plays it’s not short, but we never noticed the time. Outstanding!
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EddieNov 16, 2019
The theatre is well designed in terms of viewing, and it is easy to see from any seat. As this is a multi complex venue incorporating a theatre; cinema screens; concert hall; bars and restaurants, it can be confusing to find your way around, especially if it's your first visit, but there are plenty of maps available. As for the performance, it was well acted (as you would expect from the RSC) and well received. Well worth a visit if you're undecided.
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Heinz StögerNov 17, 2019
All actors performed to their best - also liked the scenery.
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Ian GainsfordNov 17, 2019
First class production. Greatly enjoyed.
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Emmy HNov 17, 2019
The quality of the performance and production was terrific. Loved the costuming in a more modern context. Isabella and the Duke gave compelling rendition that brought Shakespeare to live in the modern era. Tickets were reasonably priced for such a quality performance.
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Angela.Nov 20, 2019
Overall a very good production: acting, setting, lighting were all of a high standard & brought out the contemporary aspects of the Me- Too issue. Given the subtleties of the language, it was disappointing at times that sometimes key parts of the speeches were spoken too softly as to be inaudible.
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David GrubinNov 29, 2019
It would take an inspired director to make this difficult play understandable. To what end does the Duke take on the role of a puppeteer? This conventional, literal reading of the play picked up some energy in the 2nd act, but never added up.