I WRITE in response to councillor Griffiths' feeble attempt at humour and criticism.
After 400 years it is inevitable that Shakespeare's language requires some work and intellectual rigour, but it is always worthwhile. What makes Shakespeare unique is his profound understanding of human nature - and that doesn't change. Furthermore, as with all cultural and artistic appreciation, a little research and scholarship pays dividends.
Some friends who are interested in books, but are not particular Shakespeare specialists said that they were unfamiliar with the play but it hadn't mattered because it was so easy to follow.
'Mr' Griffith is of course entitled to his view but I believe 'councillor' Griffith owes some duty and loyalty to the town which he represents and to which the festival undoubtedly adds lustre.
Finally we are agreed on one point - he clearly does have a miniscule brain.
Richard Williams,
Moors Lane
Oreton,
Cleobury Mortimer.
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