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Documentary made for schools. Compares and contrasts different styles and type of humour through the ages. Explains the elements of comedy used by Shakespeare including the use of mischief, power of the...
Recording of a lecture by Gregor Moder (University of Ljubljana, Slovenia) looking at Ernst Lubitsch’s 1942 wartime satire TO BE OR NOT TO BE (qv), analysing how it uses speeches from Shakespeare’s...
Experimental video by Angela Zumpe. ‘On a lonesome island at an indeterminate time, Prospero, the rightful ruler of Milan and master of this island, creates a storm with his magic power that throws the...
Looks at central themes in Macbeth using discussion, rehearsal and performance of key scenes. Also examines the social and historical context of the play. In four parts: 1) The Supernatural - Act I, Scenes i...
Dance. A scene based on Macbeth’s obsession with power. A short discussion between Jose Limon and Pauline Koner explaining their interpretation precedes the dance.
Radio series. Second in a series of lectures by the actor John Bell. Here he looks at how power politics are reflected in Shakespeare’s work.
Ninth of twelve programmes in which all Shakespeare sonnets are recited by various actors. The programme is introduced by Rayner Heppenstall. Michael Redgrave reads Sonnets 91 to 99.
A reworking of Coriolanus by William Shakespeare. Having extended New Year Party invitations to his extended family, Colin’s position of power is undermined by the unexpected arrival of David, his...
Podcast. Austin Tichenor talks to writer-producer Bryan Cogman about TV fantasy shows, who brought his knowledge of Shakespeare to such projects as Games of Thrones and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of...
Radio broadcast. The second of two programmes in which writers and performers reflect on the power of Shakespeare’s language. In this episode Shakespeare’s portrayal of Shylock is discussed through his...
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