★★★ THE WINTER'S TALE, RSC, STRATFORD Bleak production that skewers male jealousy Strong women have the last laugh, but the play's bizarre structure overwhelms everything There's a deal to be made when taking your seat for The Winter's Tale. It's one the title alone would have signalled to the groundlings as much as those invited to rattle their jewellery upstairs back in the 17th century " it's a f…
