Measure for Measure

MEASURE FOR MEASURE - deals with the abuse of male-patriarchal power and the casual acceptance of sexual violence. The central theme that is justice must be applied equally to male and female, rich and poor, young and old - something which resonates with 21st-century issues. The text retains a wonderful vibrancy, timely 21st century resonating given modern/recent developments in this area. This central theme to what is a very-well plotted play with, it is universally agreed, some of Shakespeare's female ensemble will be reflected across the very-varied cast, male and, female, rich and poor, for whom all the world's their stage.