Introduction: Listening to Shakespeare

Synopsis

Introduces the rhythm and sound of Shakespeare’s English, featuring interviews with actors and voice coaches. Considers various issues in the performance of Shakespeare including the use of accent and the effect of sound and music on audio productions. Focuses particularly in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, with a series of exercises on this play included.

Series

Shakespeare: Text and Performance, Course Aa306

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Audio; Compact disc.

Year of release

2000

Year of production

2000

Availability

Sale; 2004 sale: £10.95 (inc. VAT +p&p)

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

acting techniques; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); speech production; Verse speaking; Elizabethan English

Production Company

Name

Open University

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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