Tempest, The
- Synopsis
- David Daiches, University of Sussex, and L C Knights, University of Cambridge, discuss several interpretations of the play. Against this background of critical disagreement they consider central characters, including Prospero, Ariel, Caliban and Miranda, and theatrical devices including tableau, masque and the special dramatic significance of music. Side 2 comprises readings with actors Robert Hardy, Wolfe Morris, and Alison Fiske.
- Series
- Shakespeare Audiotapes
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Audio
- Year of release
- 1970
- Duration
- 56 mins
- Availability
- Sale
Credits
- Director
- John Russell Brown
- Contributor
- David Daiches; L.C. Knights
- Cast
Alison Fiske Robert Hardy Wolfe Morris
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Plays
- Tempest, The
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- discussions; drama in English; performances; 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, "Tempest, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/21292 (Accessed 20 Sep 2024)