A review by redheadreading
Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare

challenging tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

A perplexing little play - neither fully one thing nor another which makes it interesting to discuss! Cleopatra's final speech is glorious but I wish there was so much more of her throughout. There were some really comic moments here in between very historic and political scenes and really not as much tragic elements as I expected given the title. Really enjoyed looking at the different ways people betray and the way the concept of loyalty manifests, but not a play I can say I truly love.