21st Folio Podcast

21st Folio Podcast episodes:

• 04.22.2020

  Ep. 29: Hamlet & Richard III at the Schaubühne

  In this episode, we discuss the Schaubühne Berlin's recorded productions of Hamlet and Richard III, both directed by Thomas Ostermeier and starring Lars Eidinger. The productions are in German with English subtitles, and were recently streamed on the Schaubühne's website...

  
• 01.27.2020

  Ep. 28: Groundling Theatre's Julius Caesar

  In this episode, we discuss the Groundling Theatre Company's current production of Julius Caesar; the genius of Moya O'Connell, André Sills, and Michelle Giroux; and the influence of Nicholas Hytner.This production is heavily inspired by Nicholas Hytner’s 2018 production (which...

  
• 12.09.2019

  Ep. 27: The King

  In the latest attempt to adapt Shakespeare for modern audiences, Australian director David Michôd (The Rover) directs Timothée Chalamet in The King, a sort-of rewriting of Shakespeare's Henry IV Part 1 & 2 and Henry V. The film is set...

  
• 10.21.2019

  Ep. 27: Richard Eyre's King Lear starring Anthony Hopkins

  In this episode, we discuss Richard Eyre's film adaptation of King Lear starring Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, Emily Watson, and Florence Pugh. Director Richard Eyre (The Hollow Crown Henry IV Part 1 & 2, The Children Act) adapted King Lear...

  
• 07.22.2019

  Ep. 26: Simon Russell Beale in Richard II

  In this episode, we discuss the 2019 Almeida Theatre's production of Richard II starring Simon Russell Beale, which was broadcast to cinemas worldwide via NTLive.Joe Hill-Gibbons directed this streamlined 1 hour and 40 minutes (no interval) production of Richard II...

  
• 08.20.2018

  Ep. 25: Robert Lepage's Coriolanus at the Stratford Festival (part 2)

  This is the second part of our discussion of the current 2018 Stratford Festival production of Coriolanus directed by Robert Lepage. In this episode, we discuss how the production approaches the relationships between each of the key characters: Volumnia and...

  
• 08.17.2018

  Ep. 24 Pt. 1: Robert Lepage's Coriolanus at the Stratford Festival

  In this episode, we discuss the Stratford Festival's current modern dress production of Coriolanus directed by Robert Lepage. Québécois director and set designer Robert Lepage makes his Stratford debut this year with a modern dress production of Coriolanus. André Sills...

  
• 08.08.2018

  Ep. 23: Nicholas Hytner's Julius Caesar starring Ben Whishaw

  In this episode, we discuss the NTLive recording of the Bridge Theatre's 2018 production of Julius Caesar. Directed by Nicholas Hytner, the production stars Ben Whishaw as Brutus, David Morrissey as Mark Antony, Michelle Fairley as Caius Cassius, and Adjoa...

  
• 03.12.2018

  Ep. 22: Hamlet starring Paapa Essiedu (RSC, 2016) — Part 2

  In this episode, we finish our discussion of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s 2016 production of Hamlet directed by Simon Godwin and starring the 25-year-old Paapa Essiedu. This is part 2/2 of our discussion of the production, and it focuses on...

  
• 03.07.2018

  Ep. 21: Hamlet starring Paapa Essiedu(RSC, 2016)— Part 1

  In this episode, we discuss the Royal Shakespeare Company's first production of HAMLET (2016) to star a black actor, rising star Paapa Essiedu, as the melancholy Dane.0:00–1:45 Intro 1:45–19:30 The RSC’s first black Hamlet and setting the production in Ghana19:30–26:00...

  
• 02.19.2018

  Ep. 20: King Lear starring Jonathan Pryce Part 2

  This is part two of our discussion of the Almeida Theatre's 2012 production of King Lear starring Jonathan Pryce and directed by Michael Attenborough. The production was recorded over two nights, and is now streaming on Digital Theatre where it...

  
• 02.06.2018

  Ep. 19: King Lear starring Jonathan Pryce Part 1

  The 21st Folio podcast is back from hiatus! We discuss the Almeida Theatre's 2012 production of King Lear starring Jonathan Pryce and directed by Michael Attenborough. 00:00 – 1:28 introduction1:28 – 21:35 duty and nature in King Lear: the...

  
• 10.17.2016

  Ep. 18: An interview with director Matias Piñeiro on Hermia and Helena

  In this episode, we talk to Argentine director Matias Piñeiro about his latest film, Hermia & Helena, which is more inspired by than loosely based on A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Hermia & Helena is Piñeiro’s English language debut and the...

  
• 07.01.2016

  Ep. 17: Richard III on film Pt. 6 — disability & Richard III as gateway to Shx

  In this episode, we continue our discussion from eps. 12–16 on the Laurence Olivier and Ian McKellen Richard III films. We discuss how the two films depict Richard's disability and whether Richard III is a good gateway drug for Shakespeare...

  
• 06.26.2016

  Ep. 16: Richard III Pt. 5 — breaking the 4th wall, adapting for the screen

  In this episode, we continue our discussion from episodes 12–15 on the Richard III films starring Laurence Olivier (1955) and Ian McKellen (1995). We discuss breaking the fourth wall, adapting soliloquies for the screen, entrances and exits, what the camera...

  
• 06.24.2016

  Ep. 15 Richard III on film pt. 4: beginnings and endings

  In this episode, we continue our discussion from episode 12–14 on the Laurence Olivier and Ian McKellen Richard III films. We discuss the way the films begin and end, how to catch an audience up on 6 hours of Henry...

  
• 06.20.2016

  Ep. 14 Richard 3 Pt. 3: Buckingham & minor characters

  In this episode, we continue our discussion from episode 12 and episode 13 of the Laurence Olivier and Ian McKellen Richard III films. We discuss the interpretations of Buckingham and some minor characters.For detailed show notes, visit: http://21stfolio.com/2016/06/20/ep-14-richard-iii-film-pt-3-buckinghamHost: Alex Heeney...

  
• 06.18.2016

  Ep. 13 Richard III on film pt 2: Lady Anne and adaptation changes

  In this episode, we continue our discussion from ep. 12 of the Laurence Olivier and Ian McKellen Richard III films. We discuss the interpretations of Lady Anne and changes to the text for the film adaptation. We also mention the...

  
• 06.13.2016

  Ep. 12 Richard III on film Part 1

  In this episode, we compare two film versions of Richard III: Laurence Olivier's 1955 film and Richard Loncraine's 1995 film starring Ian McKellen, which was based on the Richard Eyre stage production. This is the first of a several-part discussion...

  
• 06.06.2016

  Ep. 11 What is the shelf life for Shakespeare productions + 12th Night

  Picking up on our discussion of Twelfth Night from episodes 8–10, we ask, "What is the shelf life of a Shakespeare production?" Is there such thing as a timeless Shakespeare film? What makes a Shakespeare production a product of its...

  
• 06.02.2016

  Ep. 10: Twelfth Night on stage — advantages

  In this episode, we talk about the advantages of doing Twelfth Night on stage, through the lens of the 2012 Shakespeare's Globe production starring Mark Rylance (directed by Tim Carroll). We make some comparisons with Trevor Nunn's 1996 film to...

  
• 05.31.2016

  Ep. 9 What does Shakespeare (Twelfth Night) on film vs stage mean?

  Through the lens of Trevor Nunn's 1996 film and the 2012 Globe Production of TWELFTH NIGHT (which we discuss in ep. 8), we ask: What is the difference between doing Shakespeare on film vs stage? What do we look for...

  
• 05.27.2016

  Ep. 8 Pt. 2: Twelfth Night — Malvolio, Maria, and melancholy

  We continue our discussion of the 2012 Globe Production (starring Mark Rylance)of Twelfth Night and Trevor Nunn's 1996 film adaptation of the play. In part two of our discussion, we focus on Malvolio, Maria, and melancholy in the two productions....

  
• 05.24.2016

  Ep. 8 Pt. 1: Twelfth Night — Trevor Nunn's film & Globe 2012 production (Rylance)

  In this episode, we discuss Trevor Nunn's 1996 film adaptation of Twelfth Night and the 2012 recording of the Globe Theatre production with an all-male case (starring Mark Rylance as Olivia, directed by Tim Carroll). For detailed show notes, visit:...

  
• 05.09.2016

  Ep. 7 Pt. 2: Greg Doran's Hamlet starring David Tennant

  This is the second half of our discussion about Greg Doran's film adaptation of his RSC Hamlet production starring David Tennant. For detailed show notes, visit: http://www.seventh-row.com/2016/05/06/ep-7-hamlet-david-tennant/Follow us on Twitter @21stFolio. Find us online at http://seventh-row.comHost: Alex Heeney (@bwestcineaste)Guests: Noemi...

  
• 05.06.2016

  Ep. 7 Pt. 1: Greg Doran's Hamlet starring David Tennant

  In this episode, we discuss Greg Doran's film version of his RSC production of Hamlet starring David Tennant. The production is currently available to stream on PBS.org in the US.For detailed show notes, visit http://www.seventh-row.com/2016/05/06/ep-7-hamlet-david-tennant/00:00–1:58 Intro1:58–7:00 Initial thoughts...

  
• 05.02.2016

  Bonus Interview Episode: Maxine Peake talks Hamlet

  In this very special bonus episode, we interview Maxine Peake about playing Hamlet in the Royal Manchester Exchange production of Hamlet (2014/2015), which was recorded on film. The film of the production will be screening across the U.S. this...

  
• 04.29.2016

  Ep. 6 Pt. 2: Maxine Peake is Hamlet

  This is the 2nd part of our discussion of the film version (dir. Margaret Williams) of the Manchester Royal Exchange Theatre's HAMLET (dir. Sarah Frankcom) starring Peake as Hamlet.Host: Alex Heeney (@bwestcineaste)Guests: Laura Anne Harris, Caitlin Merriman (@CaitlinSnark), Lesley PetersonSound...

  
• 04.25.2016

  Ep. 6 Pt. 1: Maxine Peake is Hamlet

  In the first part of episode 6, we'll be discussing the film version (dir. Margaret Williams) of the Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre's 2014/2015 HAMLET(dir. Sarah Frankcom) starring Maxine Peake as the Danish Prince. The production features several gender-swapped characters, including...

  
• 04.22.2016

  Ep. 5 Pt. 2: Fiennes vs Hiddleston — who will win the Coriolanus wars?

  In the second part of our CORIOLANUS discussion, which pits Fiennes against Hiddleston, we discuss the importance of physicality in the productions, Corfidius, Coriolanus' death, how the productions were shot, and what's with all the fight scenes?Host: Alex Heeney (@bwestcineaste)Guests:...

  
• 04.18.2016

  Ep. 5: Coriolanus with Hiddleston and Fiennes

  In this episode, we compare two productions of Coriolanus: Ralph Fiennes' 2011 film in which he stars and the 2014 Donmar Warehouse production (which was broadcast through National Theatre Live) directed by Josie Rourke and starring Tom Hiddleston. We discuss...

  
• 04.15.2016

  Sorting Shakespeare Ep 1

  In our pilot episode of Sorting Shakespeare, we sort Shakespearean characters — from Hamlet, Much Ado About Nothing, and Henry V — into Hogwarts houses. Host: Alex Heeney (@bwestcineaste)Guests & Hogwarts experts: Danny Bowes (@bybowes) and Connor Joel (@keepthemuse)Follow the...

  
• 04.11.2016

  Ep. 4 Pt. 2: Romeo and Juliet at the movies

  In part two of our discussion about Baz Luhrmann's and Franco Zeffirelli's film, we compare the final death scenes, contemplate the water imagery in Luhrmann's film, and ask "What makes Shakespeare 'Shakespeare'"? That is, at what point is Romeo &...

  
• 04.08.2016

  Ep. 4 Pt. 1: Juliet and her Romeo at the movies

  In this episode, we compare two film adaptations of Romeo and Juliet: Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 film and Baz Luhrmann's 1996 modern dress film. We discuss why we prefer Luhrmann's film even though they don't Speak The Speech I Pray You....

  
• 04.04.2016

  Ep. 3 Pt 2: Kurzel's Macbeth

  In the second part of our discussion of Justin Kurzel's 2015 film adaptation of The Scottish Play, we consider whether it is in fact still "Shakespeare". We discuss killing Duncan, how The Lion King is actually a Macbeth story,...

  
• 03.31.2016

  Ep. 3 Pt. 1: Justin Kurzel's Macbeth (2015)

  In this episode, we discuss Justin Kurzel's 2015 film adaptation of The Scottish Play starring Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard. We consider the Christian imagery in the film, the decision to delete all references to witchcraft, the importance of the...

  
• 03.27.2016

  Ep. 2 Pt. 2: Henry V on film — Branagh vs Hiddleston

  In the second part of our discussion about film versions of Henry V — Kenneth Branagh's 1989 film in which he stars and Thea Sharrock's 2012 TV movie starring Tom Hiddleston — we discuss the depiction of the French in...

  
• 03.25.2016

  Ep. 2 Pt 1: Henry V on film

  In this episode, we discuss two major film versions of Henry V: Kenneth Branagh's 1989 film in which he stars and Thea Sharrock's 2012 TV movie starring Tom Hiddleston, which was the final part of the Hollow Crown series. We...

  
• 03.21.2016

  Ep. 1: Hamlet at the Barbican with Benedict Cumberbatch — Part 2

  This is the second part of our discussion about the live cinema broadcast of Barbican Theatre’s production of Hamlet (2015) directed by Lindsey Turner and starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Hamlet. We discuss Turner’s directorial choices, Cumberbatch’s performance, the cuts made...

  
• 03.15.2016

  Ep. 1: Hamlet at the Barbican with Benedict Cumberbatch — Part 1

  In this episode, we discuss the live cinema broadcast of Barbican Theatre’s production of Hamlet (2015) directed by Lindsey Turner and starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Hamlet. We discuss Turner’s directorial choices, Cumberbatch’s performance, the cuts made to the text, the...