Such Stuff As Dreams Are Made Of

Now that my ladder's gone,
I must lie down where all ladders start
In the foul rag-and-bone shop of the heart.

(WB Yeats, The Circus Animals' Desertion) - see link for a brilliant analysis of the poem.

My initial response to TDW - very enjoyable. Written by a hardcore fan with a really deep respect for the spirit of the characters and the show, and there were some lovely nods to history there. I loved the decayed Victoriana (would love to see the design team tackle Lyra's universe in His Dark Materials). And there were some astonishing performances, even in minor roles. Suranne Jones, especially, shone in a very challenging part.

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