View from the Stage, A

Synopsis
Radio broadcast. Ian McKellen talks to Sonia Beesley about the National Theatre production of Coriolanus in which he plays the title role. Included are short extracts recorded during rehearsals with the play’s director, Peter Hall. McKellen goes on to talk about an earlier production he acted in, Chekhov’s Wild Honey, (also in the National Theatre’s 1984 repertory) and his aims and scope of responsibilities as an Associate Director in the restructured artistic management of the National Theatre.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Recording date
23 Jan 1984
Transmission details
(Channel: BBC Radio 4)

Credits

Contributor
Ian McKellen; Peter Hall; Sonia Beesley

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Coriolanus
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Rehearsals; National Theatre (London)
Related items
Coriolanus

Notes

Notes
Transmission time and duration unknown (10/2009).
Reviews
Source: British Library Sound Archive Catalogue information

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email
listening@bl.uk
Web
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Phone
020 7412 7676
Fax
020 7412 7441
Address
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "View from the Stage, A". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av71810 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)