Pray, good people, be civil.

Rating: 8/10 (11 February 1999)

At an early juncture of Shakespeare In Love from a Juliet laden balcony came the words "O Romeo, Romeo!". This was greeted from the row behind me at the Trafford Centre with "Wherefore art thou Romeo?", and a fit of giggles. So. An enthusiastic, well read, but uncouth audience.
It didn't matter. There was plenty for discerning ear and eye in this glorious re-colouring of Elizabethan England. From the "Carry On Willie" lines of Thames' boatmen, to the harsh mind of a young John Webster. The huge and impressive cast sparkled and were clearly enjoying themselves. For my part I laughed, I cried, I was tempted by an orange. Well worth my penny.