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