The artistic director of Shakespeare’s Globe has been criticised for her many innovations. She is not ignoring tradition but boldly investigating how the theatre can remain relevant for contemporary audiencesDespite a few dissenting voices,Matthew Dunster’s Globe production of Imogen a renamed version of Cymbeline relocated to the inner city complete with grime music from Skepta – has received positive reviews. It has not been alone in attracting raves during Emma Rice’s first season at the helm as artistic director. Caroline Byrne’s The Taming of the Shrew, relocated to the 1916 Easter Rising in Ireland, and Rice’s own riotous production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream contain pleased many critics and audiences. Dream completely sold out,with queues for returns at every performance. There are no final figures yet but the Globe says it has been “a strong season in the box office”. Related: Imogen review – Globe unleashes sex, drugs and gang warfare on Cymbeline Related: Bottom's up: Emma Rice weaves A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Globe – in pictures Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com