How Shakespeare’s Words Lend Themselves to Movement

Synopsis

Short video series in which Shakespeare academics and students talk to camera about an aspect of Shakespeare’s work. The aim is to persuade foreign students to study Shakespeare in Britain. Laura Hopwood studied at Drama Centre London, Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London. Laura believes that Shakespeare’s text, being rhythmical and poetic, lends itself well to physicality and movement.

Series

Shakespeare Lives in Education

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

2016

Recording date

29 Jan 2016

Duration

2 mins

Credits

Contributor

Laura Hopwood

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

Accessed 2/2016. The words spoken appear on the screen.

Production Company

Name

British Council