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David Morrissey

Synopsis
Leading actors perform some of Shakespeare’s greatest speeches in a video series to mark the 400th anniversary of the playwright’s death. David Morrissey speaks the opening lines from Richard III "Now is the winter of our discontent".
Series
Shakespeare Solos
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
2016
Notes
Accessed 2/2016.
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Online availability

URI
http://www.theguardian.com/stage/video/2016/feb/01/david-morrissey-richard-iii-now-is-the-winter-of-our-discontent-shakespeare-solos-video

Credits

Director
Dan Susman
Cast
David Morrissey 

Production Company

Name

Guardian, The

Email
film@theguardian.com
Web
https://www.theguardian.com/uk External site opens in new window
Phone
020 3353 2000
Address
Kings Place, 90 York Way
London
N1 9GU
United Kingdom
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