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I usually read plays in one sitting unless I'm starting it late at night. I generally find it more enjoyable to read straight through to the end.
Everyone says the plays are “meant to be seen, not read” but I think some people, including me, might actually prefer reading them than watching a live performance. I like to savour the words at my own pace and let my imagination come up with the voices, scenery, character's looks, etc.
Short answer: you should read the play before seeing it. Longer, self-promoting answer. Personally, I read the play before and after watching it, and I'll watch different versions of each play. I find that reading primes you to pick up the subtleties while watching.
Sep 19, 2017 · Read the play carefully and make up your own mind! The remarkable thing about reading Shakespeare's plays is that you will never fully comprehend every bit of a play the first time you read it, nor even the second or third or fourth time—in fact, you’ll never totally understand every line and nuance and layer.
- readers@iReadShakespeare.org
Apr 22, 2019 · I spent three years reading my way through the works of Shakespeare and ranked every single one of his plays (so you don't have to)
Apr 21, 2020 · Shakespeare’s plays aren’t novels and – let’s face it – we’re not usually in much doubt about how things will work out. Reading for the plot, or reading from start to finish, isn’t...
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Apr 21, 2020 · Many people have said they find reading Shakespeare a bit daunting, so here are five tips for how to make it simpler and more pleasurable. 1. Ignore the footnotes. If your edition has footnotes, pay no attention to them.
