Sheldrake on Shakespeare

Sheldrake on Shakespeare

By James SheldrakePerforming Arts
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Sheldrake on Shakespeare episodes

  • Short SoS – Why is Falstaff so popular?

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    Sir John Falstaff is a river who has burst his banks. He has taken on a life beyond Shakespeare’s plays and become a myth in his own right. Anybody who has a thirst for life is described as Falstaffian, he has had operas written for him, actors at the mature height of their comic powers have repeatedly enjoyed success as this embodiment of festivity and he remains an unassailable favourite with audiences. Is he just very entertaining, or is there more to it than that?

    Also available on iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/ndhzfxm

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  • Short SoS – Why is Falstaff so popular?
    Sir John Falstaff is a river who has burst his banks. He has taken on a life beyond Shakespeare’s plays and become a myth in his own right. Anybody who has a thirst for life is described as Falstaffian, he has had operas written for him, actors at the mature height of their comic powers […]
    8 min
  • King Lear and Service

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    King Lear is a work of obvious genius, so what to say about it in fifteen minutes that can illuminate it? Using the historical idea of service, and the relationship between service and – believe it or not – love, we can get a handle on all sorts of relationships in the play. And Sheldrake thinks these handles can help us whether we are in a classroom, sitting room or rehearsal.

    Also available on iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/ndhzfxm

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  • King Lear and Service
    King Lear is a work of obvious genius, so what to say about it in fifteen minutes that can illuminate it? Using the historical idea of service, and the relationship between service and – believe it or not – love, we can get a handle on all sorts of relationships in the play. And Sheldrake […]
    17 min
  • Short SoS – ShakespeaRe-told by the BBC
    The BBC has had its ups and downs with Shakespeare. One insufficiently well-known up was its series of Shakespeare adaptations broadcast in 2005. In this episode, Sheldrake reviews the set of four ninety-minute adaptations featuring such actors as James McAvoy, Billie Piper, Damian Lewis, Keeley Hawes, Rufus Sewell, Imelda Staunton and Jonny Vegas that would […]
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  • Short SoS – ShakespeaRe-told by the BBC
    The BBC has had its ups and downs with Shakespeare. One insufficiently well-known up was its series of Shakespeare adaptations broadcast in 2005. In this episode, Sheldrake reviews the set of four ninety-minute adaptations featuring such actors as James McAvoy, Billie Piper, Damian Lewis, Keeley Hawes, Rufus Sewell, Imelda Staunton and Jonny Vegas that would […]
    11 min
  • Sheldrake on Shakespeare Special – Amity with Globe Education

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    Globe Education is launching its new season, a rich array of theatrical and academic events culminating in a two-day conference next April. Sheldrake went along to the Globe to interview Dr Will Tosh to talk about the theme of the season, namely Amity, and some of the upcoming events, including performances at the Inns of Court. Amity is the Renaissance ideal of friendship and if you know the magic of, in Cole Porter’s memorable phrase, a perfect blendship, then tune in for some reflection on the subject.

    Also available on iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/ndhzfxm

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  • Sheldrake on Shakespeare Special – Amity with Globe Education
    Globe Education is launching its new season, a rich array of theatrical and academic events culminating in a two-day conference next April. Sheldrake went along to the Globe to interview Dr Will Tosh to talk about the theme of the season, namely Amity, and some of the upcoming events, including performances at the Inns of […]
    26 min
  • Another Announcement
    Regular broadcasting will resume on Monday 17th November, featuring an interview with Dr Will Tosh from Globe Education. Subsequent episodes, selected from the same formats as in the good old days of Sheldrake on Shakespeare, will be uploaded every other Monday thenceforth. Also available on iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/ndhzfxm
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  • Another Announcement
    Regular broadcasting will resume on Monday 17th November, featuring an interview with Dr Will Tosh from Globe Education. Subsequent episodes, selected from the same formats as in the good old days of Sheldrake on Shakespeare, will be uploaded every other Monday thenceforth. Also available on iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/ndhzfxm
    1 min