Sara asked Christopher Moore:

What is your favourite Shakespeare play and why? Why do you think it is the most special, what stands out for you the most?

Christopher Moore Right now, A Midsummer Night's Dream, because it's genuinely funny. Unlike some of the comedies, like The Merchant of Venice or Measure for Measure, it's not tragic at it's heart, but highly goofy, except for the Duke threatening to kill his daughter if she doesn't marry the right guy. It's also the most accessible, I think, to a modern audience, and the most fun to see in person. My favorite can change, though, depending on seeing a great performance. I'm pacing myself on watching the BBC's Hollow Crown series, and honestly, they have done some plays that previously I thought quite dreadful, like Richard II, and made them terrific, so I reserve my right to change my mind.

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