Synopsis

Leading actors perform some of Shakespeare’s greatest speeches in a video series to mark the 400th anniversary of the playwright’s death. David Morrissey speaks the opening lines from Richard III "Now is the winter of our discontent".

Series

Shakespeare Solos

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

2016

Duration

3 mins

Credits

Director

Dan Susman

Cast

David Morrissey

Richard, Duke of Gloucester, later King Richard

Additional Details

Production type

Other

Plays

Richard III

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

Accessed 2/2016.

Online Availability

Online URL

http://www.theguardian.com/stage/video/2016/feb/01/david-morrissey-richard-iii-now-is-the-winter-of-our-discontent-shakespeare-solos-video

Production Company

Name

Guardian, The

Email

film@theguardian.com

Web

https://www.theguardian.com/uk External site opens in new window

Phone

020 3353 2000

Address

Kings Place, 90 York Way
London
N1 9GU
United Kingdom