SHAKESPEARE

Alternative title

Macbeth Gcse

Synopsis

A video revision guide for GCSE National Curriculum Key Stage 4 English, in which Peter Andrews, Head of English at King Alfred School London and two of his students, Liberty Moss and Ben Farleigh, describe the play in terms of actions, characters, themes and language. A summary is given at the end of each act as well as hints on revision work and exam technique.
Includes discussion of blank verse, prose, iambic pentameter, alliteration, assonance, rhyming couplets, dramatic irony, punctuation, as well as themes & imagery, soliloquy & imagery, and historic background. A complete performance of the play with Jeremy Brett, Simon McCorkindale and Piper Laurie. The play was staged in 1981 at the Shakespeare Society of America and is available from the distributor separately.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

2004

Duration

335 mins

Credits

Producer

Gary Peet; Kim Lyon

Contributor

Ben Farleigh; Liberty Mosse; Peter Andrews

Cast

Jeremy Brett	Macbeth
Piper Laurie	Lady Macbeth
Simon MacCorkindale	Macduff

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Macbeth

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Verse speaking

Notes

Uses

GCSE English.

Production Company

Name

Mistgrove Ltd

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Quantum Leap

Notes

Ceased trading in 2018.

Name

Retail outlets