Shakespeare’s Villains: A Masterclass in Evil

Synopsis

Steven Berkoff, in a one-man show, explores and analyses some of Shakespeare’s most villainous characters - Iago, the Macbeths, Shylock, Richard III; characters who are inherently evil, others whose situation leads them to evil deeds, others at the mercy of an evil society. The show toured internationally and it is not known from which performance at which theatre the recording held by the Czech Arts Institute - Theatre Institute was made.

Language

English

Medium

Video

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Duration

109 mins

Credits

Cast

Steven Berkoff

Additional Details

Production type

Stage Recordings

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); One-Person shows; villains; evil

Notes

Notes

Source: Arts Institute-Theatre Institute online catalogue.

History

First staged at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, London, 7 July-8 August 1998; and on tour through 2001.

Reviews

Billington, Michael. Guardian 8 July 1998; Isherwood, Charles. Variety 22-28 January 2001, p. 50;
On the creation of the piece, see S. Berkoff, "Shakespeare Wrote Arias for Villains," New York Times 14 January 2001, section 2, p. 5.

Archive

Name

Arts Institute-Theatre Institute

Email

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Fax

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