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Twelfth Night

Synopsis
Professor E A J Honigman, University of Newcastle, and John Dixon Hunt, University of York, explore the atmosphere of the play and its qualities of sadness and ‘dark’ comedy. Its mood of romantic dream is set against the reality of discord and suffering, with special emphasis on the treatment of Malvolio. The range of possibilities for interpretation in the theatre is also discussed. The reverse side comprises readings by Sir Michael Redgrave, Helen Mirren and Prunella Scales.
Series
Shakespeare Audiotapes
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Audio
Year of release
1972
Duration
56 mins
Availability
Sale

Credits

Director
John Russell Brown
Contributor
E.A.J. Honigmann; John Dixon Hunt
Cast
Helen Mirren 
Michael Redgrave 
Prunella Scales 

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Twelfth Night
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Documentation
Accompanying booklet contains a summary of the points raised in the discussion, a bibliography and questions.

Production Company

Name

World Microfilms

Distributor

Name

World Microfilms

Contact
Stephen Albert
Email
microworld@ndirect.co.uk
Web
http://www.microworld.uk.com/ External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7586 4499
Fax
020 7722 1068
Address
PO Box 35488
St John’s Wood
London
NW8 6WD
Notes
World Microfilms distributes the Audio Forum collection of CDs for language learning and the Sussex Tapes library of video and audio material for sixth form and undergraduate teaching. The Sussex Tapes collection concentrates on the areas of English, history and music. Architecture programmes from the Masters of Architecture and Pidgeon Digital (qv) series of slides are sold on DVD as well as being accessible online via subscription.

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