open air
Henry IV Part I shown at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre was a flop. The actors were a borderline OK, Falstaff--cute and clownish, but young Prince Hal especially, has successfully ruined my favourite play. As far as my interpretation goes, the Prince of Wales in the play is tricky and precocious, which is why the character is so intriguing, unlike some hot-blooded, over excited knave moving dramatically about on the stage, speaking with an IQ of minus ten. Is very disturbing to watch. Also, the venue itself is like a maze, you'd walk through a labyrinth of bushes, trees and pathways and still not quite sure where you are. Thanks to the extremely helpful Regent's Park map, it's a minor miracle to reach one's destination. On some maps they kindly place a red sticker indicating 'You Are Here', yet on others they simply don't bother. On the contrary, going to The Wooden O has always been a blissful experience. Mark Rylance is the leading role in Richard II and Measure for Measure, and his tone of voice is soft but powerful. C and I also like the merry dance they do towards the end.