I, too, think that it's meant to be seen, not read. That was how it was written, after all.

Indubitably!(That word always make smile) I do however enjoy reading his plays as well as watching them. I like being able to take my time over the language, saying aloud, savouring it, to say nothing of my frequent need to LIU! Whlie I find some of his plots weak, and I hate The Merchant of Venice's storyline, reading his plays gives me the opportunity to really appreciate the incredible gift he had, in much the same way that one savours a fine wine (or so it seems to one allergic to alcohol)