Richard II - Shakespeare’s Most Dangerous Play

Synopsis
Assesses Richard II through a performance by the Berliner Ensemble in 2006 directed by Claus Peymann which was staged as part of the RSC’s Complete Works Festival. Two of the people involved in staging the play speak about the production and Professor Margaret Shewring talks about the play in its historical and cultural context.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Audio
Notes
Available for download at: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/podcasts/media/more/will/?podcastItem=filmshakespeare.mp3 (accessed 1/2011)
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Related items
Richard II

Credits

Contributor
Margaret Shewring

Production Company

Name

University of Warwick

Distributor

Name

University of Warwick Podcasts

Web
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/podcasts/media/ External site opens in new window
View this record on the Shakespeare site for additional details

Record Stats

This record has been viewed 95 times.