Shakespearean Comedy
- Synopsis
- Educational video. Alan Dilnot and Susan Tweg explore complexities of Shakespeare’s plays, aided by student actors’ dramatisations. Students learn that Shakespeare can be interpreted in different ways by directors and actors. The programme explores comic traditions and language in Much Ado About Nothing and The Tempest. Students recognise classic conventions of comedy, become aware of how language and wordplay are used, and understand the darker sides of Shakespeare’s comedies.
- Series
- Understanding Shakespeare
- Language
- English
- Country
- Australia
- Medium
- Video
- Technical information
- Colour / Sound
- Year of release
- 2000
- Duration
- 33 mins
Credits
- Contributor
- Alan Dilnot; Susan Tweg
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Plays
- Much Ado About Nothing; Tempest, The
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- comedy; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- Notes
- Aimed at US Grades 6-12. The tapes may be bought singly or as a set.
Production Company
Online Retailer
- Name
Video Education Australasia c/o ClickView
- info@clickview.com.au
- Web
- http://www.vea.com.au/ External site opens in new window
- Address
- Suite 125, Jones Bay Wharf
26-32 Pirrama Road
Pyrmont
NSW 2009
Australia - Notes
- UK agents: Boulton Hawker. VEA owned by ClickView.
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Shakespearean Comedy". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av71179 (Accessed 20 Sep 2024)