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Patrick Page's Shakespeare Villains Show in Boston
Patrick Page's one-man show reveals Shakespeare's villains as the roots of modern pop culture bad guys.
In brief
Patrick Page's one-man show reveals Shakespeare's villains as the roots of modern pop culture bad guys. Patrick Page's show connects Shakespeare's villains to modern pop culture villains through historical context. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Shakespeare's Villains
Shakespeare created complex villains with deep motivations and language that influenced modern storytelling.
Patrick Page's Show
Page performs a one-man show exploring Shakespeare's villains through key scenes and soliloquies.
Modern Villains
Walter White, Hannibal Lecter, and Ultron trace their roots back to Shakespeare's villains.
Shakespeare's Villain Examples
Edmund from King Lear shows ideological villainy, while Iago demonstrates clinical psychopathy.
Boston Show Details
The show runs at ArtsEmerson from Oct 28 to Nov 1 with tickets priced at $27.50 and up.
Audience Reaction
Page notes audiences enjoy seeing Shakespeare villains come to life and stay for post-show talks.
The takeaway
Patrick Page's show connects Shakespeare's villains to modern pop culture villains through historical context.
