Miranda’s Letter
- Synopsis
- "Miranda’s Letter" uses "The Tempest" to deliver a creative response to Shakespeare’s limited exploration of the relationships between mothers and daughters.
As her widowed father is too preoccupied with his books to spend time with her, Miranda finds solace and the strength to embrace the future by re-reading her late mother’s final letter to her. - Series
- Shakespeare Lives 2016
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Duration
- 5:15
Credits
- Cinematographer
- Nicholas D. Knowland
- Writer
- Tessa Griffiths
- Music
- Guy Farley
- Production Design
- Janice Flint
- Costume
- Grace Snell
- Cast
William Shimell Prospero Rafey Cassidy Miranda Anne-Marie Duff Mother Frankie Fox Boy
Additional Details
- Plays
- Tempest, The
Notes
- Notes
- Shakespeare Lives was a global cultural programme of events and activities in 2016. Created by the British Council, Shakespeare lives included the commissioning of 11 short films inspired by Shakespeare’s work. The playlist is available here: https://theatreanddance.britishcouncil.org/blog/2016/12/film-watch-our-collection-of-shakespeare-lives-short-films/
Online Availability
- Online URL
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jk8aVLKW9us
- Online format
- Streamed
Distributor
- Name
YouTube
- Web
- http://www.youtube.com External site opens in new window
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Miranda’s Letter". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av77940 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)