Richard II - Shakespeare’s Most Dangerous Play

Synopsis

Assesses Richard II through a performance by the Berliner Ensemble in 2006 directed by Claus Peymann which was staged as part of the RSC’s Complete Works Festival. Two of the people involved in staging the play speak about the production and Professor Margaret Shewring talks about the play in its historical and cultural context.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Audio

Recording date

19 Jun 2007

Duration

32 mins

Credits

Contributor

Margaret Shewring

Additional Details

Theatre company

Berliner Ensemble

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Richard II

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Related items

Richard II

Notes

Notes

Available for download at: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/podcasts/media/more/will/?podcastItem=filmshakespeare.mp3 (accessed 1/2011)

Production Company

Name

University of Warwick

Distributor

Name

University of Warwick Podcasts

Web

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