Arabian Nights
Courtyard Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
The RSC’s Christmas show is a welcome revival by Dominic Cooke of his adaptation of Arabian Nights, first staged with great success at the Young Vic in 1998. This is also the first ‘family show’ in the Courtyard, and it was good there were so many children there to enjoy it on the opening night.
The stories told by the beautiful Shahrazad to the King in hope of postponing her post-wedding-night execution are obscure in origin.
Comments
Don't miss out
Join the conversation with other Spectator readers. Subscribe to leave a comment.
UNLOCK ACCESSAlready a subscriber? Log in