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18d: the whole clue is a cryptic definition and the solution is thematic.

I'm more into the cinema than theatre. Akira Kurosawa (perhaps surprisingly) made some good films based on Shakespeare. I can recommend "Ran" (based on King Lear) and "Throne of Blood" (based on Macbeth). Sadly I haven't seen "The Bad Sleep Well" (modern adaptation of Hamlet), but will have to rectify that.

Hi Geeker,

Throne of Blood is excellent and Isuzu Yamada as Lady Macbeth is outstanding.

...I know she is Lady Washizu rather than Macbeth, but you know what I mean:-)

The best version of Macbeth is Thurber's "The Macbeth Murder Mystery"!

http://userhome.brooklyn.cuny.edu/anthro/jbeatty/COURSES/Macbeth/thurber.htm

Thank you Rogissimo. Despite all the discussion here, I still don't get 2d .....

26a still eludes.

BBC radio did a King Lear with the sound engineer/producer a certain Gary Numan. Recommended.

Neville 17. How many letters before one reaches M?

Just back after a bit of weekend administration. Thanks all for your help. Brendan you were spot on. A 24a was indeed present in my 13d. Nearly there.

Chrise - I've just read and enjoyed Thurber's version, thank you! :)

I've been told to read the tragedies but to avoid the comedies and historical plays. (But I think I might like them well enough.) I've avoided seeing film versions with the idea that I would read them one day. Except for some version of Romeo and Juliet we were shown at school back in the day.

Based on the number of mentions, I'll check out King Lear! Thank you!