I agree to some extent but the spoken word can lose so much if just spoken. I always find a fast performance lacking. There is no audience participation. It’s a comedy and should be allowed to breathe.

I just saw an ITV performance of "Twelfth Night" with Joan Plowright, Sir Ralph Richardson, and Sir Alec Guinness. Their diction, pace, and timing are impeccable. As much as I have enjoyed RSC performances recently, they just don't do it these days like they did in those days.