Measure for Measure

Synopsis

National Theatre recording, on a single, fixed camera, of a promenade, interactive production of the play staged by NT Education. Part of the NT’s ‘Shakespeare Unplugged’ nationwide touring project. Directed by Jonathan Petherbridge and designed by Madeline Herbert.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Recording date

10 Apr 2002

Duration

100 mins

Credits

Director

Jonathan Petherbridge

Writer

William Shakespeare

Production Design

Madeline Herbert

Cast

Charles Abomeli	Angelo
Suzanne McLean	Isabella
Mark Theodore	Claudio
Mark Theodore	Escalus
Anna Darvas	Provost
Anna Darvas	Froth
Anthony Washington	Elbow
Anthony Washington	Barnardine
Anthony Washington	Lucio
Charles Abomeli	Abhorson
Katarina Olsson	Pompey
Saskia Portway	Francesca, a nun
Saskia Portway	Juliet
Suzanne McLean	Mistress Overdone

Additional Details

Theatre

Cottesloe Theatre, National Theatre, London

Theatre company

National Theatre Education

Production type

Stage Recordings

Plays

Measure for Measure

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Multicultural casting; Doubling of roles; Promenade performances

Related items

Germaine Greer: ‘Measure for Measure’: Why Vienna?

Notes

General

Each performance was prefaced by an interactive event exploring the relationship between actor and audience.

History

Opening night 8 April 2002. Matinee performance recorded.

Production Company

Name

National Theatre

Archive

Name

National Theatre Archive

Contact

Archivist

Email

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Web

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Phone

+44 (0) 20 7452 3135

Address

NT Studio
83-101 The Cut
London
SE1 8LL
UK