Lord What Fools we Mortals Be

Synopsis

One of a series of educational videotapes discussing the performing arts. In this programme three professional actors demonstrate the role of clowns and fools in Shakespeare’s day by using monologues and scenes from The Two Gentleman of Verona, Macbeth and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Discusses their role as comic relief within the plays, but also their other roles such as collecting money before performances, gathering in the crowd and between-act entertainment.

Series

Front Row Centre

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Video

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

1995

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

fools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Elizabethan stage; Clowns

Production Company

Name

Agency for Instructional Technology

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Viewtech Educational Media

Notes

NB. Viewtech ceased trading in 2014 and the company’s products are no longer in distribution