So there's a lot of fun but it's perceptive about human nature too. © 2021 BBC. With such a large cast, you might expect Shakespeare in Love to echo Hall's experience of bringing Billy Elliot to the stage. Alright guys. "For a performer, in a way, it's the same as doing any Shakespeare play. This is The English We Speak from BBC Learning English and we’re talking about the word ‘salty’ – and now Roy, you’re salty because I won’t give you more sweets! From the stage of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, David Tennant, Catherine Tate and guests mark the life of William Shakespeare on the 400th anniversary of the playwright's death. "The story's about the transfiguring power of theatre, which is why it's so right that now it's being played in a theatre. Disguising dog biscuits has been just one small stop-off on Shakespeare in Love's journey to the stage. Find out more about our two hosts on the night, David Tennant and Catherine Tate. Shakespeare in Love (1998) Full Cast & Crew. At age 18, in 1582, he married Anne Hathaway, a woman who was eight years older than he. "The Oscar-laden movie, with its wonderfully witty script by Tom Stoppard and Marc Norman, was terrific, but in Lee Hall's delightful stage adaptation the piece seems to have found its true home. Shakespeare in Love (1998) Shakespeare in Love. Their first child, Susanna, was born on May 26, 1583, about six months after the marriage ceremony. "And how could it not be when what's underneath is brilliant work by Stoppard and Shakespeare? No point. Will Shakespeare's career is in crisis: his money is running out and he's suffering from writer's block. ", "There's comedy and a bit with a dog (Spot, played ably by Barney), but Shakespeare in Love also has a big heart, tunes to set your feet tapping and more actual Shakespeare than you might think. Sixteen years after the Oscar-winning movie, Shakespeare in Love comes to London's West End stage after a long, arduous process of adaptation. Shakespeare appropriated significant elements of the story of Romeo and Juliet from elsewhere, drawing heavily on a poem by Arthur Brooks and the story of Pyramus and Thisbe in Ovid’s Metamorphoses. William Shakespeare lived two lives. So, do you freecyle, Feifei? "Ultimately all he wants is food: As long as there's a treat hidden in a sleeve or on set, he'll perform.". From the RSC, "You can’t perform ‘Hamlet’ at arm’s length...", Go to the Shakespeare pages on OpenLearn, the OU’s home of free learning, and delve deeper, BBC iWonder Guide - The Life and Legacy of England's Bard. Shall I compare the adaptation to the original? As Shakespeare steps ashore, the boatman tries to give him a script to read. But he says there's a big difference. You leave all the baggage behind. The film Shakespeare in Love (1998) plays amusedly with this idea in its purely fictional presentation of Shakespeare’s torchy affair with a young woman named Viola De Lesseps, who was eager to become a player in a professional acting company and who inspired Shakespeare in his writing…. ", "The production begins energetically but sometimes seems encumbered by its lavishness, losing momentum in its second half, and the knowing cleverness of the writing makes the play feel like an anthology of in-jokes and familiar quotations. by KE Monahan Huntley. Meet the extrordinary cast who will be performing live from Stratford-upon-Avon. Although one could also consider Richard II … Gwyneth Paltrow and Joseph Fiennes starred. In London he was an actor and an author who wrote successful plays and was famous for his poems. Together, they mark the life and work of William Shakespeare on the 400th anniversary of the playwright's death. The students living cheaply in a luxury hotel. Discover more about the Bard and his works with The Open University. Feedback about Shakespeare in Love, BBC One London, 21.30, 1 January 2002. The Czech Republic expels 18 Russian diplomats after linking the operatives to a 2014 explosion. Image credit: Steve Tanner . There is a boatman in "Shakespeare in Love" who ferries Shakespeare across the Thames while bragging, "I had Christopher Marlowe in my boat once." Well now - there's a cocktail.". The music was written by Stephen Warbeck. DVD £18.95 £ 18. 'Romeo and Juliet', is Shakespeare's tale of a doomed and tragic love between two young lovers from warring families, the 'Capulets' and the 'Montagues'. Enjoy. Shakespeare In Love. This site is designed for those in UK formal education. Henry VI Part Two - BBC Shakespeare Collection [1983] by Peter Benson. 38 Disc Set containing thirty seven plays from the BBC television Shakespeare series from 1978 to 1985. This is the ninteenth track from the oscar winning score to the 1998 movie Shakespeare in Love. Hall says he learnt not to worry too much about what to keep and what to add to the 1998 film script. In order to play the programmes or see the photos you will need to prove you are part of a school, FE college or a university, using the authentication box which appears once you attempt to play media on the site.. A few heavy-handed moments aside, Shakespeare In Love has a fizzy, infectious exuberance. Welcome to the BBC Shakespeare Archive Resource. Shakespeare in Love, a fictional account of the life that inspired the art-Romeo and Juliet, is an excellent and lamentable original screenplay by Marc Norman and playwright Tom Stoppard, its every word and staged action a tribute to the Bard. "After all, Shakespeare based Romeo and Juliet on Italian originals. This unique event takes place in the presence of Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, and celebrates Shakespeare's extraordinary legacy and his enduring influence on all performance art forms - from opera to jazz, dance to musicals. Shakespeare in Love will likely never win any accolades for its historical accuracy, but that doesn't stop it from being one of the most romantic movies of all time. It was the late 1980s when American screenwriter Marc Norman wrote a script imagining a love affair Shakespeare might have had whilst writing Romeo and Juliet. Read about our approach to external linking. By Vincent DowdArts correspondent, BBC World Service. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Movies. 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Shakespeare also learns that Viola and Thomas Kent, the young man who recently joined the company of the Rose, are one and the same, Viola masquerading as a man to infiltrate the theater world, a domain purely for the male sex, as she is in love with the written word, especially Shakespeare's. It's funny, often genuinely moving and generates a glow you could warm your hands by. William Shakespeare - William Shakespeare - Sexuality: Like so many circumstances of Shakespeare’s personal life, the question of his sexual nature is shrouded in uncertainty. ". She saw the film when she was a young girl and loved Paltrow's performance, but she decided not to watch it again for the new show. Here is the opening to the BBC Shakespeare As You Like It. From the stage of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, hosts David Tennant and Catherine Tate are joined by Benedict Cumberbatch, Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, Helen Mirren, Meera Syal, David Suchet, Rufus Wainwright, Tim Minchin, Gregory Porter, Joseph Fiennes, English National Opera, The Royal Ballet and Akala for a very special evening. You're aware of the great actresses who did the role before you but you have to work it out for yourself. This is the eighteenth track from the oscar winning score to the 1998 movie Shakespeare in Love. Shakespeare on BBC Radio 3 In this anniversary year, and from the archives, BBC Radio 3 have treated us to drama and music. "Declan Donnellan didn't lay down the law about watching or not watching the movie, it was up to us. "We're slaving away and he gets the audience for free - he doesn't have to do much except be lovable. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. As London readies itself to commemorate the life of Britain’s greatest writer, … Please Read! ", "The smartest move made by the producers was to hire director Declan Donnellan and designer Nick Ormerod, the world-renowned Cheek By Jowl team, whose profound understanding of Shakespearean drama (its dazzling fluidity; its blithe refusal to respect the 'rules' of genre; its mood-mingling suppleness) enriches a production that is filled with moments of sheer stage poetry as well as good-natured, effervescent fun. Widely considered to be one of the greatest British actors ever to have lived, Judi Dench has delivered some of the most celebrated Shakespearean performances in the history of the RSC. The BBC Television Shakespeare is a series of British television adaptations of the plays of William Shakespeare, created by Cedric Messina and broadcast by BBC Television. It imaginatively unfolds the witty, sexy and timeless tale behind the creation of the greatest love story ever told. Instead, he politely answers questions about working with Barney the dog, who once or twice comes close to stealing the show. "I learnt a lot working with Declan Donnellan and Nick Ormerod [designer]. "What you're concerned about as a theatre-maker is making it work and giving the actors something to show off with.". "Shakespeare in Love" is a romantic comedy for the 1990s set in the 1590s. But in the rehearsal room no one ever uttered the words: 'Oh, but in the film…' That wasn't what we were interested in. "In a musical, a lot of the people on stage form the chorus - they're moving as one body. The process of adapting the screenplay for the stage has been a long one but now the deep pockets of Disney have brought the play to the West End. 8 editions. "It's an elaborate show but thankfully the producers Disney Theatrical and Sonia Friedman gave us six weeks of rehearsal and three weeks of previews to sort it all out. Read about our approach to external linking. They know so much about Shakespearean and Jacobean theatre. (1998) The world's greatest ever playwright, William Shakespeare, is young, out of ideas and short of cash, but meets his ideal woman and is inspired to write one of his most famous plays. How To Tame A Willful Wife: 1. Release Calendar DVD & Blu-ray Releases Top Rated Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Showtimes & Tickets In Theaters Coming Soon Coming Soon Movie News India Movie Spotlight. 4.3 out of 5 stars 14. ‘It contained both warring city-states and sophisticated political entities like the Venetian Republic. But with this play everyone's got their own character and their own story. "The whole cast loves Barney but as actors we sort of hate him as well," he says. There's an unusually large cast of 29, including one who insists on food being stashed in unlikely places around the stage. This April 23 rd 2016 marks 400 years since Shakespeare’s death and yet, somehow, his works remain as fresh and relevant as ever – especially when it comes to matters of the heart. These plays will also be broadcast on BBC4 over the coming weeks, with dates and times yet to be announced. The range of content produced for the BBC Shakespeare Lives international online festival enabled audiences around the world to experience Shakespeare's work, reinterpreted by artists across all art forms. The show's star, actor Tom Bateman, would probably rather talk about the subtleties of his central performance or Lee Hall's adaptation of Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard's screenplay. The BBC designates 17 of the Shakespeare plays as comedies, 10 as tragedies, and 10 as histories. Directed by (1) Writing credits (2) Cast (59) Produced by (9) Music by (1) Cinematography by (1) Film Editing by (1) Casting By (4) Production Design by (1) Art Direction by (2) Set Decoration by (1) Costume Design by (1) Makeup Department (21) Video, The students living cheaply in a luxury hotel, 'Bushfires make you realise climate change is real' Video, 'Bushfires make you realise climate change is real', Stop using Peloton near children - US regulator, William and Harry seen chatting after funeral, British choreographer Liam Scarlett dies at 35, Giant clam shells worth $25m seized in Philippines, Adobe co-founder who helped develop the PDF dies, Putin critic could 'die within days', warn doctors. "There's barely anything they can't tell you about the real-life Curtain and Rose theatres in which the story takes place.". Both are excellent of their kind, and enough to set anyone well on their way to being in love with Shakespeare. An interview with Paapa Essiedu currently playing Hamlet at the RSC. See all recipes from Shakespeare Live! From the RSC, See all galleries from Shakespeare Live! "As I get older I've realised that almost everything in theatre comes from somewhere else - whether from a film or a myth or a news event. The BBC Shakespeare Plays, pp. It's 16 years since the movie Shakespeare in Love took seven Oscars. Yet there are rich laughs, flickers of mischief and peachy spurts of surrealism. "But if the writers ever disagreed, they hid it very well. Forbid her from ridi… Bateman says there were times when both Stoppard and Hall were in the rehearsal room with the cast and director Declan Donnellan. However, the romantic language spoken by Shakespeare’s young couple arguably sets apart his adaptation of the classic tale. You're listening to The English We Speak from BBC Learning English. Add to that we've got a two-level set and often upstage is being used as a separate playing area. The music was written by Stephen Warbeck. Salisbury poison suspects 'linked to Czech blast'. Lucy Briggs-Owen plays Viola De Lesseps, with whom Shakespeare becomes infatuated. From the RSC. Colin Firth. Directed by John Madden and written by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard, Shakespeare in Love is set in 1593 (part of a period of years in which … A ll Is True begins with William Shakespeare (played by Kenneth Branagh) returning to family life in Stratford after a fire destroys the Globe Theatre in … Then he meets beautiful aristocrat Viola De Lesseps and his life - and the world of English literature - will never be the same again. Over the years, the BBC has adapted dozens of William Shakespeare’s greatest works for TV, many of the best productions coming between 1978 and 1985 as part of the BBC Television Shakespeare series. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. The movie finally emerged in 1998, with the script now by Norman and Tom Stoppard. Helen McCrory was 'meteor in our life' says Lewis, FedEx gunman had previous gun confiscated, JD Vance: Trump whisperer turned Senate hopeful, How cancer put me off joining Amazon union, Hunger hits Brazil's slums amid Covid surge, The students living cheaply in a luxury hotel. 10-11--Drboisclair 13:51, 1 May 2007 (UTC) Allotment of Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies. Read about our approach to external linking. Years later, Stoppard was prevailed upon to write a stage version - but he was unhappy with the result and the task of making the story work on stage has now gone to Lee Hall, author of Billy Elliot and The Pitmen Painters. That's very generous in commercial theatre. Transmitted in the UK from 3 December 1978 to 27 April 1985, the series spanned seven seasons and thirty-seven episodes. "But what I've learnt is you just do each tiny section, bit by bit, as you would with any other play. 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