Preparing to Perform Shakespeare

Alternative title: Word of Mouth
Synopsis: A masterclass on speaking and performing Shakespeare introduced by Trevor Nunn and led by John Barton who works with Royal Shakespeare Company actors Alan Howard, Michael Pennington, David Suchet, Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart in a scene (IV v) from Troilus and Cressida. Ian McKellen discusses an actor’s preparations for speaking soliloquies, and Patrick Stewart contrasts two performances of Enobarbus’ ‘The barge she sat in...' speech from Antony and Cleopatra.
Series: South Bank Show, The
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Television; Video
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Year of release: 1984
Notes: Available for sale in the US and Canada only.
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Verse speaking; Masterclasses; Soliloquies

Director

Peter Walker

Producer

Andrew Snell

Contributor

John Barton; Melvyn Bragg; Trevor Nunn

Cast

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