SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

W. Moelwyn Merchant, University of Exeter, and Brian Morris, St David’s University College Wales, discuss the play. They argue that Richard’s character and actions test the Elizabethan notions of the nature and status of kingship. The play is also discussed in the context of Shakespeare’s history plays as a whole. Side 2 comprises readings by members of the Young Vic, London.

Series

Shakespeare Audiotapes

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Audio

Year of release

1970

Duration

56 mins

Availability

Sale

Credits

Contributor

Brian Morris; Peter James; W. Moelwyn Merchant

Additional Details

Theatre company

Young Vic Company

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Richard II

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

discussions; drama in English; performances; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

Accompanied by booklet which contains a summary of the points raised in the discussion, an extensive bibliography and a set of questions to stimulate further debate.

Documentation

Accompanying booklet contains a summary of the points raised in the discussion, a bibliography and questions.

Production Company

Name

World Microfilms

Distributor

Name

World Microfilms

Contact

Stephen Albert

Email

microworld@ndirect.co.uk

Web

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Phone

020 7586 4499

Fax

020 7722 1068

Address

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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.