Bryan Forbes on Directing Macbeth

Synopsis

Independent Local Radio programme. Actor and director Bryan Forbes is interviewed on the forthcoming publication of his book on the history of British acting. Forbes describes directing actor Peter O’Toole in a production of Macbeth. He also reacts to Timothy West (director of the Old Vic) disowning the play, and negative press reviews. Forbes defends the production and says the play did ‘mature’ from the performance on press night. He feels the Trevor Nunn production of Macbeth with Judi Dench and Ian McKellen was merely people sitting around on chairs talking, like a read-through, and not his kind of theatre. He promises not to invite Arthur Mullard to play Othello. Female interviewer not identified.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

5 Dec 1980 (Channel: LBC)

Duration

11:23

Credits

Contributor

Bryan Forbes

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Macbeth

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Stage directing

Related items

Audience on Peter O’Toole in Macbeth

Notes

Notes

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Production Company

Name

London Broadcasting Company (LBC)