Measure for Measure Tickets

London Play

Measure for Measure comes to the Barbican and will be directed by RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran

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Reviews

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  Frances Ann Chadburn
  Nov 15, 2019

  thoroughly enjoyed the performance and the minimalist stage (mirror) scenery

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  John Morris
  Nov 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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  Eddie
  Nov 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 Stöger
  Nov 17, 2019

  All actors performed to their best - also liked the scenery.

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  Ian Gainsford
  Nov 17, 2019

  First class production. Greatly enjoyed.

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  Emmy H
  Nov 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 Grubin
  Nov 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.

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  Stephen Lamb
  Dec 8, 2019

  Such an interesting interpretation and truly tragi-comic. Great acting and staging

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  Sarah Harris
  Dec 9, 2019

  I’ve wanted to see this play for ages and found it very enjoyable. Good period setting, excellent acting and scenery. Really brought the play to life.

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  J Evans
  Dec 15, 2019

  Usual great RSC ensemble performance barring one small niggle: not everyone now speaks the lines with the RSC's legendary verse-speaking quality: I went, unwittingly, to a captioned performance and found it very helpful at moments when the dialogue was naturalistic to the point of gabbling. Barbican auditorium is great for comfort, especially if you're near the end of a row and not having to thread your way through to the centre from the sides [no centre aisle]

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  Bruce Ramell
  Dec 29, 2019

  Basically I loved the production, but I continue to have serious doubts about the number of people in the audience who are really are able to connect with what Shakespeare is saying in every speech. It's easy for the actors to speak too fast in this respect. I realize that it is a problem with the language of his time, (and I am certainly not suggesting any sort of modernizing of the text!!), but might there be a case in C21 to just take huge care of this matter? Last night, I was wondering some of the time if I needed to be able to see the text in surtitle form to help me keep with everything that was said. We need to be able to really connect with Shakespeare's wonderful words.

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  Mark P Jones
  Dec 31, 2019

  A very difficult play to stage. There is a long section at the beginning - which is difficult to follow for those people who do not know the play really well. The set design and lighting were superb. Our 30 year old daughter found the lack of any likeable characters challenging. Whereas grandmother, aged 85, knowing the play was well prepared for tragedy. They thought we, the parents benefitted from seeing the play at Stratford (on Press night) with its unique 3-sided stage.

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  Alexander Palermo
  Jan 1, 2020

  We thoroughly enjoyed the performance. It was entertaining and quite crude which added to the fun and humour.

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  Valery Cherepanov
  Jan 4, 2020

  Excellent!

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  Dineke Austin
  Jan 4, 2020

  The best, most thought-provoking MforM we've seen.

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  Amalia Granja
  Jan 9, 2020

  Had a wonderful time. Barbican is huge and comfortable. Worth going. Amalia, argentinien tourist

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  Caroline
  Jan 9, 2020

  An enjoyable performance, both funny and thought-provoking

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  Dennis Oliver
  Jan 12, 2020

  Excellent acting, effective but simple stage setting, comfortable theater.

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  Sir Kurt GMM Alberti
  Jan 12, 2020

  Excellent performance.