Introduction: Listening to Shakespeare

Synopsis
Introduces the rhythm and sound of Shakespeare’s English, featuring interviews with actors and voice coaches. Considers various issues in the performance of Shakespeare including the use of accent and the effect of sound and music on audio productions. Focuses particularly in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, with a series of exercises on this play included.
Series
Shakespeare: Text and Performance, Course Aa306
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Audio
Year of release
2000
Duration
60 mins
Availability
Sale

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Midsummer Night’s Dream, A
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
acting techniques; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); speech production; Verse speaking; Elizabethan English

Production Company

Name

Open University

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web
http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 1908 274066
Address
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
Notes
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Shakespeare, "Introduction: Listening to Shakespeare". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/10976 (Accessed 12 Nov 2024)