King Lear
- Synopsis
- Gareth Lloyd Evans, University of Birmingham, and Brian Morris, St David’s University College Wales, discuss the cosmic nature of the play, its exposure of the elemental in man and of the barbaric world he creates, and the conflict between absolute good and absolute evil. The discussion is supported by detailed consideration of major characters. Side 2 comprises readings by actors Michael Redgrave, Helen Mirren, and Geoffrey Hutchings.
- Series
- Shakespeare Audiotapes
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Audio
- Year of release
- 1970
- Duration
- 57 mins
Credits
- Director
- John Russell Brown
- Contributor
- Brian Morris; Gareth Lloyd Evans
- Cast
Geoffrey Hutchings Helen Mirren Michael Redgrave
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Plays
- King Lear
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- drama in English; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- Documentation
- Accompanying booklet.
Production Company
- Name
World Microfilms
Distributor (Sale)
- Name
World Microfilms
- Contact
- Stephen Albert
- microworld@ndirect.co.uk
- Web
- http://www.microworld.uk.com/ External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7586 4499
- Fax
- 020 7722 1068
- Address
- PO Box 35488
St John’s Wood
London
NW8 6WD - Notes
- World Microfilms distributes the Audio Forum collection of CDs for language learning and the Sussex Tapes library of video and audio material for sixth form and undergraduate teaching. The Sussex Tapes collection concentrates on the areas of English, history and music. Architecture programmes from the Masters of Architecture and Pidgeon Digital (qv) series of slides are sold on DVD as well as being accessible online via subscription.
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "King Lear". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/11852 (Accessed 25 Nov 2024)