tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744476144670229998.post5519312059473182219..comments2024-02-06T12:33:57.316+00:00Comments on Stuart Aken: Stuart’s Daily Word Spot: Glistersstuartaken.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05695584662320617659noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744476144670229998.post-1570408995618707922011-04-24T10:45:43.708+01:002011-04-24T10:45:43.708+01:00Twas long ago. In the late 70s, when Judy was stil...Twas long ago. In the late 70s, when Judy was still a young woman. Around the same time, I saw Derek Jacobi as Hamlet, with Suzanne Bertiche as his Ophelia - that was in Norwich. The only thing I miss about Colchester, where I lived at the time, is the access to loads of great theatre.stuartaken.nethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05695584662320617659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744476144670229998.post-88058881346511624242011-04-23T20:55:35.309+01:002011-04-23T20:55:35.309+01:00Oh my goodness how I would have loved to see Judy ...Oh my goodness how I would have loved to see Judy as Cleopatra,she is my favourite actress but never got to see that performance.margaret blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994723897446758457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744476144670229998.post-91790939353604544682011-04-23T19:52:11.215+01:002011-04-23T19:52:11.215+01:00Never did Othello. At 'A' level, which I t...Never did Othello. At 'A' level, which I took at evening class over a 1 year course, I studied Romeo and Juliet and Antony & Cleopatra. Saw Judy Dench as Cleopatra at the Young Vic - brilliant performance.stuartaken.nethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05695584662320617659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744476144670229998.post-86988175186556924782011-04-23T19:48:50.918+01:002011-04-23T19:48:50.918+01:00I love this - I taught it at A level - my girls lo...I love this - I taught it at A level - my girls loved it as well. My all time favourite is Othello, also taught that at A level and I love the "Dream" so funny if it's played well. One of the best productions I ever saw was at Oldham Rep, golly I miss that marvellous little theatre, the only thing I miss about Oldham.margaret blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994723897446758457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744476144670229998.post-24407547807895540142011-04-23T19:26:00.224+01:002011-04-23T19:26:00.224+01:00Only when it's misquoted as part of this verse...Only when it's misquoted as part of this verse. I studied this one for my 'O' level English exam at the age of 16 and thought it was dire, as most teenagers do. Maturity has leant it the admiration it deserves, however. Will was a brilliant writer, wasn't he?stuartaken.nethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05695584662320617659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744476144670229998.post-56154946457095826152011-04-23T16:19:18.793+01:002011-04-23T16:19:18.793+01:00Ah yes, does it annoy you when people say "gl...Ah yes, does it annoy you when people say "glitters" ?<br /><br />This is one of my favourite plays by the Bard.margaret blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994723897446758457noreply@blogger.com