Richard III

Synopsis
Combined book and audio CD. Includes audio performances of Henry Irving, Kenneth Branagh, Simon Russell Beale and Laurence Olivier as King Richard. In addition to the playtext there are articles covering a range of topics including Antony Sher writing on his performance of Richard III, ‘Richard III in Popular Culture’ by Douglas Lanier, ‘A Voice Coach’s Perspective on Speaking Shakespeare’ by Andrew Wade and ‘In the Age of Shakespeare’ by Thomas Garvey.
Series
Sourcebooks Shakespeare Series, The
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Multimedia
Year of release
2007

Credits

Contributor
Derek Jacobi
Cast
Henry IrvingRichard, Duke of Gloucester, later King Richard
Kenneth BranaghRichard, Duke of Gloucester, later King Richard
Laurence OlivierRichard, Duke of Gloucester, later King Richard
Simon Russell BealeRichard, Duke of Gloucester, later King Richard

Additional Details

Production type
Other
Plays
Richard III
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
Each book and CD set includes narration by Derek Jacobi, recordings from actors, more than 20 scenes from different productions to facilitate comparisons, interviews and essays, the full text of the play with glossary and production notes,illustrations of sets, costume designs, and photographs of significant historical performances.
Textual information
Advisory editors are David Bevington and Peter Holland. Series editors are Dominique Raccah and Marie Macaisa. Text editor is William Proctor Williams.

Production Company

Name

SourceBooks MediaFusion

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Methuen Drama

Email
direct@macmillan/co/uk
Phone
01256 302688
Fax
01256 364733
Address
Macmillan Distribution Ltd
Brunel Road
Houndsmill
Basingstoke
RG21 6XS

Online Retailer

Name

amazon.co.uk

Web
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How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Richard III". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av70645 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)