literature, education, and early modern drama // the words, words, words of Dr James Alsop, Teacher of English // views are my own and do not represent those of my employer
In this bizarre educational environment it can become very easy to convince yourself that every mistake you make in your learning counts as well, and - what is more - counts against you. How do you respond, then, when you get something wrong? How do you react when you fall short of perfection? The answer is simple, but it's one I wish that I had been told when I was at school...
There was a great deal to laugh about in this production. More impressive, though, was the way it left the audience smiling afterwards. This was a Midsummer with heart as well as humour - a most rare vision indeed...
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