This story features the Doctor taking new friend Martha to 1599 where they visit the Globe theatre and meet William Shakespeare. The Doctor realises something strange is going on and it turns out there appear to be witches carrying out evil witchcraft involving the Globe and Shakespeare's forthcoming play Love's Labours Won which the Doctor knows was a lost play. The witches are actually alien Carrionites and the Doctor must stop their plans.
This story is extremely fun with sufficient scary, dark elements balancing the witty humour and entertaining adventure. William Shakespeare is very well acted and integrated into the story and the plot itself is strong. Freema Agyeman is excellent as new companion Martha who establishes a good character with vulnerabilities but also strength and intelligence. The script is funny, the period setting and costumes are brilliantly done and the thrills work really well.
Overall an excellent 9/10 episode.
This story is extremely fun with sufficient scary, dark elements balancing the witty humour and entertaining adventure. William Shakespeare is very well acted and integrated into the story and the plot itself is strong. Freema Agyeman is excellent as new companion Martha who establishes a good character with vulnerabilities but also strength and intelligence. The script is funny, the period setting and costumes are brilliantly done and the thrills work really well.
Overall an excellent 9/10 episode.