"Max was apprehensive about Shakespeare I guessed," wrote Livermore adding the actor "had been much more at home in the world of musical comedy.

[3] Livermore wore tight shorts and his body was covered in silver paint.

His character had to "fly" during the production so he had to perform his scenes off to one side while superimposed on the action.

"I had to get my line of sight correct when it came to addressing the other characters of course," wrote Livermore, "which meant I ended up talking to the floor; it was quite tricky and not much fun.

"[7] The Sydney Morning Herald said the trick photography used had "mixed results" but praised the acting.