'One thing I like about Shakespeare is that his tragedies have bits of humour and his comedies have moments of pathos and emotional weight,' says Marina Tan. Photos: Filepic
Homegrown theatre is no stranger to Shakespearean productions. If anything, this year is a bumper year for the Bard’s productions – on the big stage, music halls and experimental venues, too. There should be an official survey on the most common and regularly staged Bard play in this neck of the woods. If you fancy a flutter, the bets would be on Hamlet, Macbeth and Romeo And Juliet. But knowing Malaysians, that list could be turned upside down and you might find A Midsummer Night’s Dream suddenly making a late dash as a favourite here.
To get a sampling of Shakespeare’s influence and enduring popularity in local theatre, we spoke to a broad range of theatre regulars to find out how much the Bard means to them.
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