King Lear: Workshop 1

Synopsis: The first of two programmes on King Lear supporting the A306 Shakespeare course. Considers how an actor can convey Lear’s madness and at the same time be aware of the ‘reason in madness’ so central to the meaning of the play. Director John Russell-Brown takes actor Julian Glover through Act II Scene IV, as far as the storm scene. Presented by Graham Martin.
Series: Open University A361
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Television; Video
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Transmission details: 6 Aug 1984 (Channel: BBC2)
Duration: 24 mins
Availability: Out of distribution (2005)

Director

John Russell Brown

Producer

David Hoyle

Contributor

Graham Martin

Cast

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