Shakespeare’s Parables of Power. Part 1: Henry VIII
- Synopsis
- A series studying the history of theatre. This programme examines attempts by characters in Henry VIII to play power games. Introduced by Niccolo Machiavelli, scenes from Shakespeare’s Henry VIII depict the king’s struggle to consolidate power as absolute monarch. Through highlighting the play’s subtext, the film reveals how Cardinal Wolsey, Queen Catherine of Aragon, and Anney Boleyn, each played their own game of power. Edited by Francine Douwes.
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Medium
- Video
- Technical information
- Colour / Sound
- Year of release
- 1987
- Duration
- 38 mins
Credits
- Contributor
- Francine Douwes
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Plays
- Henry VIII
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- General
- Series linked to John D. Mitchell’s book Theatre: the Search for Style, Northwood Institute, 1982.
Production Company
Distributor
- Name
Fordham University Press
- kasweeney@fordham.edu
- Web
- http://fordhampress.com/ External site opens in new window
- Phone
- +1 718 817-4795
- Fax
- +1 718 817-4785
- Address
- 2546 Belmont Avenue
University Box L
Bronx
NY10458
USA - Notes
- Fordham University Press distributes on DVD and videocassette programmes on the history of world theatre made by the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Theatre Arts IASTA). Sale.
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Shakespeare’s Parables of Power. Part 1: Henry VIII". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av66687 (Accessed 20 Sep 2024)