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Tempest, The

Synopsis
Combined book and audio CD. Contains a series of recordings to illustrate how different actors place their own interpretation on the play. Includes performances by Ian McKellen as Prospero (New Cambridge Shakespeare recording) and Simon Russell Beale as Antonio and Jennifer Ehle as Miranda (Arkangel recording).
Series
Sourcebooks Shakespeare Series, The
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Multimedia
Year of release
2008

Credits

Contributor
Derek Jacobi
Cast
Ian McKellenProspero
Jennifer EhleMiranda
Simon Russell BealeAntonio

Additional Details

Production type
Other
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
Each book and CD set includes narration by Derek Jacobi, recordings from actors, more than 20 scenes from different productions to facilitate comparisons, interviews and essays, the full text of the play with glossary and production notes,illustrations of sets, costume designs, and photographs of significant historical performances.
Textual information
Advisory editors are David Bevington and Peter Holland. Series editors are Dominique Raccah and Marie Macaisa. Text editor is Richard Preiss.

Production Company

Name

SourceBooks MediaFusion

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Methuen Drama

Email
direct@macmillan/co/uk
Phone
01256 302688
Fax
01256 364733
Address
Macmillan Distribution Ltd
Brunel Road
Houndsmill
Basingstoke
RG21 6XS

Online Retailer

Name

amazon.co.uk

Web
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