Thursday, April 26, 2018

Donmar Warehouse's 'Measure For Measure' Has Male And Female Leads Switching Roles

"Often seen as one of Shakespeare's 'problem plays', the plot centres on Angelo, a puritan hardliner on a mission to clean up the city he is put in charge of, and the sister of a man he sentences to death, Isabella. After pleading for her brother, Angelo offers to save him in return for sex. ... The role swap will probably take place about halfway through, with some scenes being replayed, including the key moment when Angelo makes the offer to Isabella."



Article source here:Arts Journal

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