The idea is simple and brilliant. Ivo van Hove, stage and general director  of Toneelgroep Amsterdam, relocates the Shakespearian Roman dramas,  an unrivalled analysis of the mechanisms of power written in the 16th  century, to a media lounge of the 21st century: conference tables, sofas,  huge screens, computers, internet access, drinks and finger food – every-  thing you would expect on today’s political stage. For almost six hours,  fifteen outstanding actors negotiate, machinate, strike deals, give inter-  views, set each other up, murder, love and die. The audience can move  around freely, watch the events first hand, surf the internet or hang out   at the bar. you won’t miss any of the action: Breaking news on the screens  will keep you updated on love, death and war. Shakespeare reloaded.  Seldom do modern adaptations succeed so effortlessly. (esc)