Shakespeare Stories

Synopsis

Stories from 13 of Shakespeare’s plays read by Juliet Stevenson and Michael Sheen. David Timson’s re-telling presents the plots in an entertaining and informal style, presenting the main characters in the context of the famous lines. The stories contain important passages from the plays themselves, taken from the Naxos Audiobooks recordings. The plays are: Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Twelfth Night, King Lear, Richard III, Othello, Macbeth, The Tempest, Henry V, Julius Caesar, The Merchant of Venice, The Taming of the Shrew, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Audio

Year of release

2005

Duration

240 mins

Credits

Contributor

David Timson

Cast

Juliet Stevenson
Martin Sheen

Additional Details

Production type

Sound Recordings(Commercial)

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Production Company

Name

Naxos Records

Web

https://www.naxos.com/ External site opens in new window

Phone

01737 645600

Address

Unit 8, Salbrook Industrial Estate
Salbrook Road, Salfords
Redhill
RH1 5GJ
UK