politics
Game of Thrones, Shakespearean? What Fools These Mortals Be!
The Mad King may bring more dynastic disputes and dotty despots to the RSC – but a ‘mayhap’ or a riddling aphorism does not a Shakespeare play make
TL;DR
- Game of Thrones features numerous actors who have performed Shakespearean roles.
- Despite superficial similarities, the play's dialogue lacks Shakespearean depth and originality.
- The play fails to depict the broader societal impact of the central conflicts.
- The RSC's focus on modern fiction adaptations is questioned in favor of less fashionable, yet potentially more resonant, authors like Walter Scott.
- The author ironically suggests the RSC might consider staging more of Shakespeare's actual plays.