Shakespeare’s Villains: A Masterclass in Evil

Synopsis: Steven Berkoff, in a one-man show, explores and analyses some of Shakespeare’s most villainous characters - Iago, the Macbeths, Shylock, Richard III; characters who are inherently evil, others whose situation leads them to evil deeds, others at the mercy of an evil society. The show toured internationally and it is not known from which performance at which theatre the recording held by the Czech Arts Institute - Theatre Institute was made.
Language: English
Medium: Video
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Duration: 109 mins

Cast

Steven Berkoff

Production type: Stage Recordings
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); One-Person shows; villains; evil

Notes: Source: Arts Institute-Theatre Institute online catalogue.
History: First staged at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, London, 7 July-8 August 1998; and on tour through 2001.
Reviews: Billington, Michael. Guardian 8 July 1998; Isherwood, Charles. Variety 22-28 January 2001, p. 50;
On the creation of the piece, see S. Berkoff, "Shakespeare Wrote Arias for Villains," New York Times 14 January 2001, section 2, p. 5.

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