On Friday I took my mother to the theatre (Roundhouse) to see Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream.  I have personally seen this play about six times, my mum, probably around the same figure. We were not prepared for what was to come. The play was half in Indian and half in English. At first I wasn't sure whether I was having trouble understanding the actors, but then I looked at my mum and realised that it wasn't just me. They were speaking a different language. I could hardly stifle a laugh. What the hell did I get us involved in.  

As the play flowed along I got more and more into it. The different language was no longer a barrier, twas useful that I knew the story well and  I was almost translating what the actors were saying.

The scenery was amazing alongside the way the play was staged - elements of martial arts, dance, acrobatics, world music were all blended together to create a truly unforgettable experience.  The scenery started out being all white then it got broken down to the bare essentials, as was the audience's stereotypes. The play itself was very sexualised, almost to the cringing state. All in all, I loved it! Highly recommended it to anyone who has the time!!!







"A theatrical event like no other, this incredible spectacle combines the astonishing skills of actors, dancers, martial arts experts, musicians and street acrobats from across India and Sri Lanka."

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