Macbeth: Shakespeare Shorts 2 Video

Subtitle

Shakespeare shorts 2 video

Synopsis

Looks at central themes in Macbeth using discussion, rehearsal and performance of key scenes. Also examines the social and historical context of the play. In four parts: 1) The Supernatural - Act I, Scenes i and iii: the witches - how the initial scenes with the witches set the atmosphere for the play; why the witches’ words have so much power over Macbeth. 2) Kingship and power - Act II, Scene iii: after the murder - Macbeth’s emotional state after the murder; why Lady Macbeth faints; 3) Guilt and responsibility - Act III, Scene iv: banqueting scene - the effect of the ghost on Macbeth; the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth at the end of the scene; Act III, Scene iv: banqueting scene - the effect of the ghost on Macbeth; the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth at the end of the scene; 4) Sanity and insanity - Act V, Scenes i, iii and v: sleepwalking scene - why Lady Macbeth talks in her sleep; what this scene reveals about her role in the play.

Series

English File

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

1980

Duration

80 mins

Availability

Sale

Credits

Writer

William Shakespeare

Cast

Adjoa Andoh

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Macbeth

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

Broadcast on BBC2 from 26/2/98.

Documentation

Optional: ‘Macbeth’ interpretation pack by Bernie Fitzgerald, with posters, photocards and teacher’s booklet.

Uses

GCSE English.

Production Company

Name

BBC Education

Web

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools External site opens in new window

Phone

020 8746 1111

Fax

020 8752 4398

Address

White City
201 Wood Lane
London
W12 7TS

Sponsor

Name

Arts Council

Phone

020 7973 6820

Fax

020 7973 6449

Notes

Contact: Will Bell (7/99), e-mail will.bell@artscouncil.org.uk

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

Web

http://www.bfi.org.uk/archive-collections/searching-access-collections/research-viewing-services External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7255 1444

Fax

020 7436 0165

Address

21 Stephen Street
London
W1T 1LN

Distributor (Sale)

Name

BBC Educational Publishing

Web

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools External site opens in new window

Phone

01937 541001

Fax

01937 845381

Address

PO Box 234
Wetherby
West Yorks
LS23 7EU