Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars | 878 ratings

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Last update: 08-04-2024


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Kathleen Shannon
5.0 out of 5 stars A surprise
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2024
As a young girl my father instilled in me a love for Shakespeare. I’ll always be thankful. His life was cut short however, and he was not able to share more with me.
With this book I’ve finally found someone who loves Shakespeare as much as my dad. He had quite a sense of humor much like Dame Judi Dench.
I found the book charming, witty, and such a joy to read. Although for me it was a deeply personal experience, I highly recommend it to anyone with a love for language.
Jan R. S.
5.0 out of 5 stars fun read!
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2024
I love to read what intelligent people have to say about thing I am interested in. Judi is so bright and so funny and so quick...it's a pleasure-plus to read her comments about the plays she has been in and how she interpreted them. I'll have to look at more books by her; she has been a favorite actress of mine for many years. I love her attitudes and insights and sense of humor.
SusanF
5.0 out of 5 stars There is nothing like a Dame
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2024
A glorious book and a rare opportunity to see Shakespeare with Dame Judi whispering jokes in your ear. It is an intimate, thoughtful, humorous, and personal romp through Shakespeare's literary garden with a loving and masterful guide. I have read all but the last page (a page I cannot face) as I never want it to end.
C.M.Tierney
4.0 out of 5 stars an easy read with funny, yet insightful, anecdotes and observations
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2024
Organized by her roles in Shakespeare plays or by theatre topics, this quasi-memoir was structured well with short questions by actor/director/friend Brendan O'Hea and then longer responses and anecdotes from Dench. I particularly liked Dench's insights on interpreting a character, pairing with other actors, and the relationship with each audience. It was an easy read, perfect for on holiday or for reading a few pages or sections at a time. Very fun and enjoyable
Dean 1900
5.0 out of 5 stars If You Need Shakespeare in Your Life
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2024
One of the better books ever written on Shakespeare’s plays. I have read more than a 100 and Dench’s book is so clear, so fill of incites, so pleasant and funny, and it need not be read in order. Read the sections on the plays you know. Dench answers questions and, because she has sometimes played the same part in several productions, she has a multi-faceted viewpoint.
If you are going to be in one of Shakespeare’s plays, look for the play in Dench’s book. Do the same before you see one of these plays. Or just sit down with it and read it through. Its charm is infectious.
Jean m.
5.0 out of 5 stars For everyone!
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2024
Useful and interesting info for actors, theatre goers, Judi Dench fans, Shakespeare fans, readers…I sent a copy to my 13 year old grandson because of how much he can learn - joyfully and effortlessly!
KK
5.0 out of 5 stars Judi Dench is an international treasure.
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2024
If you love Judi Dench, Shakespeare, drama, the art of acting or all of the above, read this book. It's just fabulous. Dame Judi is so articulate and funny and wise, she made me wish I had pursued acting as a profession, after my enjoyable high school and college acting stints.
Kay
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Memories from Dame Judi Dench
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2024
I loved this book. I am a fan of Judi Dench and of Shakespeare, so I enjoyed reading about the many roles she played in various plays. She has a fantastic memory… she seems to remember easily every role she has ever played.
Judi Dench is one of our best actresses, and reading about her early experiences on stage was thrilling.

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