“Who will believe thee, Isabel?”
Measure 2 Measure is a stripped down, one-act version of Shakespeare’s play, with just 3 characters instead of the usual 13. This adaptation, which largely uses the original text, focuses on the #MeToo-like theme at the centre of the story, without Shakespeare’s usual pantomime elements or get-out clauses. With a radical shift in the plot, it enables us to see more clearly the consequences of people’s actions, and looks anew at the choices people make. In doing so, it dramatically highlights the consequences of political and personal abuse.
Adapted and directed by Sam Chittenden.
With Catie Ridewood, Mickey Knighton and Harry W Freeman.
REVIEWS
“A nearly pitch-perfect response to… Shakespeare’s portrayal of misogyny” - Must See Show, Fringe Review
“A dramatic tour-de-force” - Latest, 4.5 *
There will also be an interactive workshop exploring the themes in Measure 2 Measure, and providing an opportunity for participants to express their views and righteous anger.
CONTENT WARNINGS: Deals with sexual abuse
This event will be held in our upstairs theatre space. Tickets are also available to watch the event on a screen downstairs. The Workshop will be held downstairs.