Cedric Watts, in his introduction to A Winter’s Tale
“ Shakespeare’s durability in the theatre may largely result from the combination of strengths and weaknesses in his works. The strengths confirm that the task of theatrical adaptation is worthwhile; and the weaknesses serve to challenge the imaginations of directors and actors, who seek to eliminate or reduce them, or even, by some innovations, convert them locally to strengths. ”
Cedric Watts, in his introduction to A Winter’s Tale
