Bell Shakespeare

Antony and Cleopatra (Bell Shakespeare) - a review

Written by Claire Hansen in Performances and Productions | 13.03.2018

The oversized gold earrings, the rings on most of her fingers, and the slightly wild, playful hair are the only visual connections to our stereotypical idea of Cleopatra. No black wig in sight, no heavy kohl eyeliner, no weighty gold headpiece.

Penny Gay reviews The Merchant of Venice (Bell Shakespeare)

Written by Shakespeare Reloaded in Performances and Productions | 02.11.2017

Bell Shakespeare's production of The Merchant of Venice has been touring Australia since July, and will finish up its season in Sydney.

All about Richard: Review of Bell Shakespeare’s Richard III

Written by Claire Hansen in Performances and Productions | 05.03.2017

When Richard, Duke of Gloucester is playing the part of a pious Christian who wishes to remain in prayer and shirk his kingly duties – all part of his scheming to nab the crown, of course – he persuades those onstage too well. Led by Buckingham, they begin to turn away.

A fresh Juliet amid old costumes - Bell Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet

Written by Claire Hansen in Performances and Productions | 13.03.2016

Bell Shakespeare’s first play of 2016 is <

Bell Shakespeare's new online resource

Written by Claire in Shakespeare | 11.08.2014

Australian theatre company Bell Shakespeare has recently produced new online resources aimed at secondary students (years 9 and 10 in Australia).