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Bryan Forbes on directing Macbeth

Title
Bryan Forbes on directing Macbeth
Genre
Interview
TX Date
5 Dec 1980
Year of production
1980
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Duration
00:11:23
Description
Actor and director Bryan Forbes on the forthcoming publication of his latest 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 disowning the play, and negative press reviews. Female interviewer not identified. Short break in audio part way through clip.
Contributors
Bryan Forbes
Keywords
Authors; Actors; Theatre; Performers; Drama; Theatre directors; Peter O’Toole; William Shakespeare; Macbeth; Timothy West

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