London’s Cheek by Jowl and Moscow’s Pushkin Theatre propels Shakespeare’s “problem play” into a timely juggernaut of political critique. Context is everything so get even closer to the production with this curated selection of related articles and videos. After you’ve attended the show, let us know your thoughts by posting in the comments below and on social media using #BAMNextWaveFestival.
Program Notes
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Article
Speech, Silence, and Sexual Violence in Measure for Measure (Eidolon)
Measure for Measure seems remarkably prescient in light of #MeToo.
Link
BAM: The Next Wave Festival (BAM.org)
Explore the rich history of BAM’s iconic festival in this new publication.
Watch & Listen
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Explore the rich history of Cheek by Jowl (Site)
The site includes synopsis, cast, and reviews of Measure for Measure.
Now your turn...
What did you think? Tell us what's on your mind in the comments below and on social media using #BAMNextWaveFestival.
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Read
Speech, Silence, and Sexual Violence in Measure for Measure (Eidolon)
Measure for Measure seems remarkably prescient in light of #MeToo.
Link
BAM: The Next Wave Festival (BAM.org)
Explore the rich history of BAM’s iconic festival in this new publication.
Watch & Listen
Explore the rich history of Cheek by Jowl (Site)
The site includes synopsis, cast, and reviews of Measure for Measure.
Video
Declan Donnellan discusses Angelo in Measure for Measure (YouTube)
Learn more about the character of Angelo.
Declan Donnellan discusses Angelo in Measure for Measure (YouTube)
Learn more about the character of Angelo.
Video
Declan Donnellan discusses Isabella in Measure for Measure (YouTube)
Learn more about the character of Isabella.
Declan Donnellan discusses Isabella in Measure for Measure (YouTube)
Learn more about the character of Isabella.
Video
Declan Donnellan discusses Forgiveness in Measure for Measure (YouTube)
Learn more about the themes in the play.
Declan Donnellan discusses Forgiveness in Measure for Measure (YouTube)
Learn more about the themes in the play.
Now your turn...
© 2018 Brooklyn Academy of Music, Inc. All rights reserved.