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Astonish Me! is an adrenaline-charged rollercoaster through history's seismic first nights, exploring how individual artists can change and shape the story of culture - and allow us to see ourselves in new ways.

The narrative details a remarkable two-year global tour of Hamlet, led by the artistic director of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. It captures the challenges and triumphs of performing in diverse cultural settings, showcasing the universal themes of Shakespeare's work. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, the account highlights the impact of theater as a medium for connection and understanding across different nations and audiences.

Richly entertaining . . . His love of language is contagious . . . the storytelling segues into scholarship with extraordinary skill from the off as he ricochets the modern world with a 400-year-old text The Times