Marième Diouf on acting at Shakespeare’s Globe for the primary time
The Taking part in Shakespeare with Deutsche Financial institution programme at Shakespeare’s Globe welcomes college students from Key Stage 3 upwards into the magical ‘Picket O’ to expertise a Shakespeare textual content tailored particularly for younger folks. This season the play is Romeo and Juliet and we had been thrilled to speak in regards to the present with actor Marième Diouf, who’s taking part in the Friar.
Hello Marième, it’s nice to speak with you. You’ve had some expertise performing Shakespeare’s work previously, however have you ever been on stage on the Globe earlier than? How does it really feel?
That is my first time on stage on the Globe, it’s been on the bucket listing for some time. It feels wonderful being within the area, I fall in love on stage an increasing number of every day.
This model of Romeo and Juliet has been particularly tailored for a youthful viewers. Are you able to inform us a bit about what that entails?
This manufacturing is for younger folks so it’s shorter than different productions. It’s quick paced, stuffed with motion. The fights are exhilarating and sincere. The dances are enjoyable and releasing, so all in all nice leisure!
You’re taking part in the position of the Friar. Has that additionally been tailored for this manufacturing?
Our model of Friar is tremendous relatable for the children. Not solely do now we have a feminine Friar, she’s additionally younger, linked with the children and brazenly exhibits her activism.
Have you ever labored with/carried out for younger folks earlier than? What makes this venture so particular?
I’ve labored with younger folks earlier than in two totally different productions, however this job is at a a lot larger scale. Approaching stage and seeing all the children within the area and listening to the cheering that comes with their pleasure is so particular.
This yr, and during the last 18 years that the Taking part in Shakespeare with Deutsche Financial institution venture has been operating, the Globe has welcomed many younger folks to their first ever expertise of stay theatre. How does that really feel for you and the corporate?
The truth that we’re a part of their first expertise in theatre is such a pleasure for me. I really feel happy with the work we’ve performed, so sharing it with the younger viewers who’re so open and sincere with their reactions feels very nourishing.
Thanks a lot to Marième for taking the time to speak with us about what guarantees to be a tremendous manufacturing. Romeo and Juliet is open to public till 13 April. Additional info and reserving may be discovered right here.
