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Tag Archives: Trevor Nunn
Peter Hall and Shakespeare
On 15 September 2017 theatres in the West End of London and on Broadway will dim their lights in memory of Sir Peter Hall whose death, aged 86, was announced on 12 September. This has become a recognised tribute to … Continue reading
Posted in Legacy, Shakespeare on Stage
Tagged Anthony Quayle, Peggy Ashcroft, Peter Hall, Royal Shakespeare Company, Trevor Nunn
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Ben Jonson, Shakespeare and Burbage: Volpone on stage
When Ben Jonson delivered his new comedy Volpone to the King’s Men in early 1606, Richard Burbage must have cheered. Jonson would have written the leading role with Burbage in mind, as Shakespeare also wrote roles for his most popular … Continue reading
Posted in Shakespeare's World
Tagged beds, Ben Jonson, Henry Goodman, Pericles, Trevor Nunn, Volpone
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The Wars of the Roses at the Rose, Kingston
In an interview published in February 2014 Trevor Nunn explained that it was his aim to direct all of Shakespeare’s plays “before I hang up my boots”, with only seven left to go. “I’m very keen to do a particular … Continue reading
Posted in Legacy, Shakespeare on Stage
Tagged John Barton, Peter Hall, Rose Theatre Kingston, Trevor Nunn
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Shakespeare in and out of the classroom
Shakespeare is universally agreed to be “a good thing” for people of all ages, and recently there have been many opinions about the best was of introducing him to children. One of the good news stories of the week (and … Continue reading
Richard Griffiths, stage actor of many parts
One evening last week, at 7.28pm, just before performances were due to begin, all the theatres on Shaftesbury Avenue in London simultaneously dimmed their lights. This traditional tribute to an actor who has recently died is carried out only rarely, but … Continue reading
Posted in Shakespeare on Stage
Tagged Howard Davies, John Napier, Richard Griffiths, Trevor Nunn
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Celebrating the Swan Theatre’s birthday
On 13 November 1986 The Queen visited Stratford-upon-Avon to open the Swan Theatre. The official opening ceremony was held during the day and in the evening The Fair Maid of the West was staged in front of an invited audience, … Continue reading
Ralph Fiennes as Coriolanus: noble warrior or boy of tears?
The new film version of Coriolanus, directed by and starring Ralph Fiennes has been awaited impatiently for months. We’ve been tantalised by stills, by trailers and interviews with the stars, and now it’s finally on release. It’s Fiennes’ first attempt at … Continue reading
Posted in Plays and Poems, Shakespeare on Stage
Tagged Coriolanus, Deborah Warner, Ralph Fiennes, Royal Shakespeare Company, Sam Mendes, Trevor Nunn
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