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Some New Zealanders Can't Deal With Shakespeare In Maori Language by Artsjournal2

The fairies in the latest production of Midsummer Night's Dream speak Te Reo, one of New Zealand's official languages, for about 20 percent of the production. "Online reviews left about the Pop-up Globe performance said the move was 'disrespectful' and 'bastardising' Shakespeare and confusing for audiences. Other theatre goers have made their equally damning views […]

SOURCE: www.nzherald.co.nz at 09:15AM on January 22, 2018

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