The Shakespeare Conference: SHK 12.2575  Friday, 9 November 2001

From:           Robert Peters <
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Date:           Thursday, 08 Nov 2001 23:16:32 +0100
Subject: 12.2565 Re: MSD in Toronto
Comment:        Re: SHK 12.2565 Re: MSD in Toronto

Mike Jensen wrote:

> When did it become usual to begin *MND* with a dumb show, usually
> showing Theseus and Hippolyta in the battle they soon discuss?
> Personally, I'm tired of the device, partly because it has become such a
> clich