SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

Radio arts review programme. Peter Brook talks to Matthew Sweet about his relationship with Shakespeare following the publication ‘The Quality of Mercy Reflections on Shakespeare’, a collection of essays and speeches. Brook shares his thoughts on why Titus Andronicus is often neglected and recounts General Tito seeing his production in Belgrade with Olivier and Vivien Leigh. He comments on Olivier’s style and skill at stage and cinema acting. Brook,speaks of the enormous influence of the cinema on stage acting and the problems of working with film producers, especially Sam Spiegel in LORD OF THE FLIES. He further speaks on the question of authorship of Shakespeare and of the dangers of right-wing politics. He concludes by expressing his love of Measure for Measure and declares that he will never direct another Shakespeare play as he is "too old".

Series

Night Waves

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio; Video

Transmission details

19 May 2014 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)

Duration

45 mins

Credits

Contributor

Matthew Sweet; Peter Brook

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Brook, Peter (1925-); Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

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