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John Ramm [Bottom] in the Globe's 2002 A Midsummer Night's Dream
John Ramm [Bottom]. Photo: Justine Shuttleworth.

A Midsummer Night's Dream (2002)

John Ramm

John has just returned from New York, where the Globe Theatre Company performed last summer’s production of Cymbeline at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM). Before touring with Cymbeline, he appeared at the National Theatre with The National Theatre of Brent in The Wonder of Sex. He has appeared in seasons at the RSC, Nottingham Playhouse, and Sheffield Crucible.

His film and TV work includes The Bill and Shakespeare in Love.

Actor's Bulletins

Rehearsal Notes: 4

In his final blog post John discusses how the company continue to rehearse while the play is being performed, the audience response to the opening night and how the 'mechanicals' perform their play...

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Rehearsal Notes: 3

In his third blog post, John discusses the problems that have arisen from running the play, the decisions he has made for playing Bottom and what he'll be wearing for his costume. ...

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Rehearsal Notes: 2

In his second blog post, John discusses the use of improvisation in rehearsals, time spent rehearsing on the Globe stage, and how to speak Shakespeare's lines most effectively. ...

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Rehearsal Notes: 1

This is John's first blog post. This week he discusses his previous experience of performing at the Globe, and the work the company does to prepare their characters. ...

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