Universal Shakespeare?
- Synopsis
- Five-part series in which Michael Kustow explores Shakespeare’s status as the world’s most popular playwright. In episode one international directors talk about Shakespeare’s universal appeal. Peter Brook discusses his work in Paris with multinational casts, Peter Stein shows how Shakespeare has transformed German drama, and Alan Sinfeld outlines the imperial basis of his worldwide reputation.
- Series
- Everybody’s Shakespeare
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 14 Nov 1994 at 21:00 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)
- Duration
- 30 mins
Credits
- Contributor
- Alan Sinfield; Michael Kustow; Peter Brook; Peter Stein
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Multicultural casting; German drama; Imperialism
Archive
- Name
British Library Sound Archive
- listening@bl.uk
- Web
- http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7412 7676
- Fax
- 020 7412 7441
- Address
- 96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Universal Shakespeare?". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av37979 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)