Steven Berkoff for one-man show

Famed actor, director and dramatist Steven Berkoff will shed light on the psyche of Shakespeare's notorious villains in a one-man show to be presented in collaboration with the British Council at the Manoel Theatre.

Shakespeare's Villains is a "masterclass in evil" in which Berkoff explores and analyses Shakespeare's most villainous characters - those who are shown to be inherently evil, others whose situation leads them to evil deeds and those at the mercy of an evil society.

Berkoff has performed the show in venues all over the world to enthusiastic audiences. Born in Stepney, London he formed the London Theatre Group in 1968. His plays and adaptations have been performed in many countries and in many languages.

He has also featured on the big screen, in among others A Clockwork Orange, Barny Lyndon, Octopussy and Under the Cherry Moon.

The show will take place on February 2, 3 and 4 at 7.30 p.m. Reservations may be made at the Manoel Theatre booking office on 2124 6389 or via e-mail: bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt