Henry IV, Part II

While in Stratford, we went to see Shakespeare's Henry IV Part 2 at the Royal Shakespeare Company Theater. Although I have to admit, I had a really difficult time understanding the play and deciphering the Shakespearian language, I am glad that I had the opportunity to see a play written by Shakespeare in a place that was so special to his life. I enjoyed seeing the costumes and what they would have worn during his time. I thought that the actors and actresses did an outstanding job with the performance. I don't think I have ever seen so much emotion poured into a live performance. Whether it was anger, joy, or sadness that the actors were expressing, they accurately portrayed their emotions on stage in a way that must have taken a lot of time and commitment to perfect. I thought the theater was absolutely beautiful, with the wooden stage and set. It was very unique and unlike any theater I had ever seen and I think it relates accurately to the time period the plays were written in. I am glad I got the opportunity to see this play and hope to see another Shakespeare play one day.