Shakespeare

Synopsis
Radio series on acting, in six parts, in which Sheila Hancock with Guildhall students Peter Wingfield and Xanthe Gresham explore the craft of the actor. Episode 3 covers acting Shakespeare with Ian McKellen as a contributor. No further information or production credits found (2/2008).
Series
Actors’ Workshop
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
18 Jun 1988 at 16:30 (Channel: BBC Radio 4)
Duration
30 mins

Credits

Cast
Ian McKellen 
Peter Wingfield 
Sheila Hancock 
Xanthe Gresham 

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
acting; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Workshops

Notes

General
The other topics covered in the series were Voice (Cicely Berry), Chekhov (Mike Alfreds), Dialect (Joan Washington), Improvisation (Richard Wilson) and Movement (Anthony Van Laast).
History
The programme was transmitted within the wider slot Options (16:30-18:00).

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email
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, "Shakespeare". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av70340 (Accessed 19 Sep 2024)