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Macbeth: Act by Act Scene by Scene

Alternative title
Macbeth Gcse
Synopsis
A video revision guide for GCSE National Curriculum Key Stage 4 English, in which Peter Andrews, Head of English at King Alfred School London and two of his students, Liberty Moss and Ben Farleigh, describe the play in terms of actions, characters, themes and language. A summary is given at the end of each act as well as hints on revision work and exam technique.
Includes discussion of blank verse, prose, iambic pentameter, alliteration, assonance, rhyming couplets, dramatic irony, punctuation, as well as themes & imagery, soliloquy & imagery, and historic background. A complete performance of the play with Jeremy Brett, Simon McCorkindale and Piper Laurie. The play was staged in 1981 at the Shakespeare Society of America and is available from the distributor separately.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
2004
Year of production
1996 2004
Uses
GCSE English.
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Verse speaking

Credits

Producer
Gary Peet; Kim Lyon
Contributor
Ben Farleigh; Liberty Mosse; Peter Andrews
Cast
Jeremy Brett 
Piper Laurie 
Simon MacCorkindale 

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£14.99
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
85 minutes
Year
2004

Type
VHS
Format
PAL
Price
£10.99
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
55 minutes
Year
2004

Production Company

Name

Mistgrove Ltd

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Quantum Leap

Notes
Ceased trading in 2018.
 

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