There's a no photography policy during the show, so this shot shows just how close to the stage you can get. These musicians are on stage for about 5 minutes playing all sorts of bleating and wheezing Renaissance instruments, while leering into the crowd.
Oberon and Titania were half feral, Bottom a delightful clodhopper, and the 2 pairs of mixed up lovers becoming crazier and more dirt covered as they chase each other through the woods. Puck was also a barely controlled creature.
Even the Pirymus and Thisbee performed by the clodhoppers at the ending wedding feast was actually enjoyable.
This is the 3rd play I've seen at the new Globe, and they've all been wonderful.
And we got a little cloud cover by the end of Act 1, so no one in the audience fainted.
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