Stormy Weather

Synopsis
The storm scene in King Lear is examined, discussing how the balance can be maintained between the strength of the text and conveying the range of the weather. Four theatrical groups have two days to devise, rehearse and perform this difficult scene.
Series
Conjuring Shakespeare
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Transmission details
8 Oct 1997 at 19:30 (Channel: BBC2)
Duration
25 mins

Credits

Producer
Jenny Bardwell

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
King Lear
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Rehearsals

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Name

Open University

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

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Fax
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Address
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Learning on Screen Off-Air Recording Back-up Service

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How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Stormy Weather". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av36410 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)