THE GLOBE IN LONDON

Lasse Möbus and the magic of Shakespeare

Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears!

As part of my acting Masters at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, I was able to study, rehearse and perform at the Globe Theatre in London for January! - Brutus and Casca from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.

It was quite magical to stand on these open-air boards in the middle of fast-paced London and speak Shakespeare's words, which he wrote precisely for this stage space. It felt somehow earthy! And connected: with heaven and earth, with the history of this wonderful profession and, of course, with the audience sitting and standing so close to you in the round of this stage.

When I started digging into this Shakespeare, I came across the people - as always in his texts. I think he wrote them in there and they don't want to be portrayed - they want to be experienced playfully! If this is dared, these verses can still touch and move, and I am so grateful that I was able to dedicate myself to this exciting task in this special place!

Because regardless of whether the text is great and the circumstances are highly dramatic, as in Julius Caesar, the human element is always relevant.

Searching and digging for them - whether for the stage or for the camera - is my greatest pleasure!

Lasse Möbus