The art of the feint: Fencing technique on Shakespeare’s stage

Key Points

• Fencing techniques enhance dramatic performance, revealing character intentions and motivations through physicality.
• The study observes specific choreography used in key scenes, underscoring its role in storytelling within the plays.
• Analysis of theatrical combat brings a fresh perspective on Shakespeare’s stagecraft and audience engagement strategies.
• The findings suggest that physicality in performance enriches the viewer's understanding of character dynamics and plot development.