Isabella
- Synopsis
- Sixth in a 10-part radio series seeking the views of leading actors on individual Shakespearean roles. In the 15-minute episode, Juliet Stevenson describes how she tackled the part of Isabella from Measure for Measure and explores what it is about Shakespeare’s characters that continues to fascinate audiences and performers.
- Series
- Playing a Part
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 25 May 1994 at 01:30 (Channel: BBC World Service)
- Duration
- 15 mins
- Availability
- Unknown
Credits
- Producer
- Jenny Bowen
- Cast
Juliet Stevenson Isabella
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Plays
- Measure for Measure
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- acting; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- History
- Broadcast on BBC Radio World Service as part of the ‘Shakespeare today’ season. Transmitted 20 April-22 June 1994, in ten 15-minute parts. There is no credit or content information for the second episode of the series which was broadcast on 27/4/1994.
- Reviews
- In the article ‘Why this Juliet is not reliant on Romeo’ Stevenson talks to Ann McFelran on how she approached the part of Isabella (BBC Worldwide, April 1994, pp. 12-14).
Production Company
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Isabella". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av68418 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)