Shakespeare
In praise of Kenneth Branagh’s Shakespeare adaptations
April 26, 2016 | Nathanael SmithIn the Community episode “Conspiracy Theories and Interior Design”, the drama teacher tells Jeff that they’ve just done “a modern retelling of Macbeth set in gangland Chicago.” With a sarcastic smirk, Jeff replies, “Oh, fresh take.” There’s something about Shakespeare … Read More
Interview: Richard Loncraine looks back at Richard III
April 25, 2016 | David FarnorOn Thursday 28th April, the BFI is hosting a screening of Richard III, followed by an on-stage discussion between Ian McKellen and director Richard Loncraine, beamed live into cinemas around the country.
We catch up with Loncraine ahead of the … Read More
Shakespeare 400: The BBC TV schedule
April 24, 2016 | David FarnorOn Saturday 23rd April, the BBC celebrated the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death in style, with a full day of live-streamed events online from across the country, climaxing in a special festival at the RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon, broadcast live on … Read More
Digital Theatre review: David Tennant’s Richard II
April 23, 2016 | David FarnorThis moving study of doomed royalty is politics at its most personal.Read More
Shakespeare 400: What Shakespeare films are available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime Video and other SVOD services?
April 21, 2016 | David FarnorWith Saturday 23rd April marking the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, the UK is going into overdrive celebrating the Bard. The BBC is hosting a string of streaming events on the big day, while the BFI is holding a nationwide … Read More
BBC releases new trailer for The Hollow Crown
April 20, 2016 | David FarnorThe BBC has released a new trailer for The Hollow Crown: The War of the Roses.Read More
Shakespeare 400: BFI brings the Bard’s films to VOD
April 20, 2016 | David FarnorWith Saturday 23rd April marking the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, the UK is going into overdrive celebrating the Bard, and the British Film Institute is no exception. This month, the BFI presents Shakespeare on Film, a UK-wide series of … Read More
Extra ordinary realism in Roman Polanski’s Macbeth
April 20, 2016 | David FarnorPolanski’s grounded take on Shakespeare’s supernatural tragedy is a grubby, senseless tale of greed.Read More
BBC iPlayer to host live Shakespeare festival
April 19, 2016 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer is opening its doors to partners for the first time, as part of a landmark celebration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death.
Shakespeare Day Live will take place on Saturday 23rd April, kicking off a six-month online … Read More
Shakespeare Day Live: The full BBC iPlayer line-up
April 19, 2016 | David FarnorSaturday 23rd April marks the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death – and BBC iPlayer is celebrating in style.
Shakespeare Day Live will take place across the whole of Saturday, with a host of events streaming live on a dedicated pop-up … Read More