So there it is - all done. Pictured are the cast at Middle Temple Hall over the weekend, where we performed Twelfth Night to a healthy number of people. The whole experience was fantastic and it was a privilege to bring Twelfth Night to life in the venue where it began it's journey back in 1602.  Watching the show in that space verged on the metaphysical at times. There were moments and lines in the show that spoke louder than in other venues. It should be remembered that Shakespeare wrote Twelfth Night in quite a hurry, borrowing ideas from previous productions -  and the text appears to have been specifically geared towards the Middle Temple fraternity. There are frequent referrals to matters of law and The Middle Temple Hall is described accurately in some detail - "bay windows as transparent as barricadoes and the clerestories to the south-north are as lustrous as ebony..." Performing our version of Twelfth Night in that space made us feel like we were close to Mr. Shakespeare himself.

A fascinating experience, a cast that gave their all - a pleasure to watch.
Thank you to everyone involved and all those who came to support us. 

A fantastic show last night - totally sold out - a great atmosphere. With added touches from the actors, clearly inspired by the response, the show came alive.  An upliftingday. Prior to the evening performance we visited Middle Temple Hall to firm up how we are going to stage the show there. It truly is a magnificent building. I searched the walls for the arms of Thomas Greene, who was Shakespeare's "cousin". I found it tucked away round the corner - the date  1600 - I love this place!

The actors are going to have to slum it a little as their dressing room will be The Queens Room.

It is great that Another Way Theatre have been given the opportunity to perform here at Middle Temple Hall. But before that we have Hoxton Hall - another venue brimming with history...