Michael Hordern

Synopsis
Television arts documentary. Michael Hordern talks about the role of Prospero. He speaks of the challenges that the role presents, emphasising Prospero’s humility and compassion. He fears the dangers of indulging in the beauty of the verse and talks of his dislike of a too intellectual an approach. Passages from I ii and Iv i and the epilogue are performed in the studio.
Series
Tempo - The Actor and the Role
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Transmission details
14 Apr 1968 at 16:05 (Channel: ITV)
Duration
25 mins

Credits

Director
Helen Standage
Producer
John Irwin
Contributor
Derek Hart
Cast
Michael HordernProspero

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Tempest, The
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Production Company

Name

ABC

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

Web
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Phone
020 7255 1444
Fax
020 7436 0165
Address
21 Stephen Street
London
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How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Michael Hordern". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av36540 (Accessed 10 Nov 2024)