Romeo and juliet is an early tragedy by william shakespeare about two teenage starcrossd lovers whose untimely deaths ultimately unite their feuding households. Freddie fox joins sir kenneth branagh s romeo and juliet after an unfortunate set of circumstances leaves the play without its male lead richard madden and his understudy. The folger shakespeare library, home to the worlds largest shakespeare collection, brings romeo and juliet to life with this new fulllength, fullcast dramatic recording of its definitive folger edition. That is in stark contrast to mercutio who is here played by derek jacobi. Romeo and juliet by william shakespeare, unabridged presented by the renaissance theatre company starring kenneth branagh as romeo samantha bond as juliet judi dench. This is the story of two lovers who are caught between their feuding families and are unable to publicly show their affections.
Kenneth branagh, a leading figure in film, tv and on stage, is equally at home with classic and contemporary subjects. Screening live at kino rye and kino hawkhurst on thursday 7th july at 7pm. Fully dramatized audio edition audiobook cover art. Ellis, con teresa brett, kathleen hughes e gabriella watkins. Reuniting the stars of his celebrated film cinderella, kenneth branagh and rob ashford direct richard madden and lily james as romeo and juliet, derek jacobi as mercutio, and meera syal as the nurse, in a modern passionate version of the classic tragedy. A bbc renaissance theatre company performance of shakespeares timeless tragedy of young love. William shakespeare 15641616 william shakespeares most wellknown play is more than most people realize. Download romeo and juliet audiobook by william shakespeare. Performed by kenneth branagh, geraldine mcewan, nicholas farrell, stella gonet. Derek jacobi, lily james and freddie fox star in the kenneth branagh theatre company production of shakespeare. Master contenuto in literature for life, di deborah j. I found myself becoming more aware of the art of shakespeares writing as i focused on the words and not the stage. Kenneth branaghs highly anticipated production of romeo and juliet starring richard madden and lily james as the star crossed lovers has now opened at the garrick theatre. Kenneth branagh, geraldine mcewan, nicholas farrell, and others.
Romeo and juliet is shakespeares famous tragedy of two starcrossed lovers from rival houses. Despite the bitter rivalry that exists between their families, romeo montague and juliet capulet have fallen madly in love. The most iconic love story of all time, shakespeares romeo and juliet is an epicscale tragedy of desire and revenge. This moving interpretation of shakespeares ageless tale of family feuds, starcrossed lovers and tragic, untimely death features a firstrate cast, authentic sets and colorful costumes that will envelop you in worlds most famous love story. After i read the play, i found a bbc radio production with kenneth branagh playing romeo and judie dench playing nurse. Kenneth branagh heads an outstanding cast in playing one of shakespeares. The story of romeo and juliet is one of unconditional love that shows how far two people will go in. Oct 11, 2017 kenneth branagh codirects with rob ashford, reuniting with the stars of his celebrated film of cinderella, richard madden and lily james, as romeo and juliet.
Kenneth branagh romeo and juliet tickets london from. The kenneth branagh theatre company has revealed the full cast for romeo and juliet, the fifth production in the inaugural plays at the garrick season. Romeo and juliet is a simple love story that is brought to life by the poetry and beauty of shakespeares writing style. Rather than romance romeo and juliet is about the struggle of small humanity against destiny, to do anything despite to have the whole universe plotting against you. Kenneth branaghs production of romeo and juliet at the garrick theatre. Kenneth branagh has also played the title role in a naxos audiobook cd of richard iii, by william shakespeare, another role that olivier also played. But now branagh reunites richard madden and lily james, the stars of his film version of cinderella, for a far more coarsegrained, aggressively moderndress production of romeo and juliet thats like a weird hollywood version, kicking off with a portentous voiceover narration that opens the show and from which it goes steadily downhill. Kenneth branagh s production of romeo and juliet at the garrick theatre. William shakespeare, kenneth branagh, alex kingston, bbc worldwide ltd.
Presented by the renaissance theatre company starring kenneth branagh as romeo samantha bond as juliet judi dench as the nurse. Nov 26, 2015 kenneth branaghs production of romeo and juliet will be broadcast live to cinemas next year. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Rob ashford and kenneth branagh take the scenic route in this new production. Which is what happens in rob ashford and kenneth branaghs starled, starcrossed. This audio book helped me so much in class thank you. Librivox recording of romeo and juliet by william shakespeare. This is the ninth recording of shakespeare plays undertaken by naxos audiobooks in conjunction with cambridge university press, and is directed by john tydeman. Kenneth branagh s highly anticipated production of romeo and juliet starring richard madden and lily james as the star crossed lovers has now opened at the garrick theatre. Romeo and juliet meet at a party and fall instantly in love, realizing too late that their families, the montagues and the capulets, are mortal enemies. Its thoroughly disappointing, entirely unmoving, and at times actual agony to witness. Book direct from the box office the best choice of seats and no delivery fees.
The sound quality was excellent and the audio extras such as the music at the start of each act heightened the enjoyment of listening. Romeo not having that, which, having, makes them short. Since 1923, when the newly formed company broadcast its first fulllength play, generations of actors and producers have honed and perfected the craft of making shakespeare to be heard. Borges said that secretly the national book of englishmen is the bible, not shakespeares works. Buy tickets for kenneth branagh romeo and juliet in london. I really enjoyed reading along as i listened and got more out of the play the second reading. Romeo and juliet kenneth branagh theatre company british. Branagh portrayed laurence olivier in my week with marilyn 2011 and was nominated for a best supporting actor oscar for his performance. Act 1, scene 1 romeo and juliet william shakespeare. The kenneth branagh theatre company live cinema season continues with a new vision of shakespeares heartbreaking tale of forbidden love. I sort of wanted to listen to it again, but instead.
Its visually stunning, unabridged, and just all around extremely well done. Find out where kenneth branagh theatre companys romeo and juliet is playing near niagara falls. Lapparizione del fantasma ad amleto, lo chiama a vendicare lassassinio del padre revenge his foul and most unnatural murder. Romeo and juliet audiobook william shakespeare audible.
Richard madden, lily james, derek jacobi and meera syal. Romeo and juliet is one of shakespeares greatest and best loved tragedies. Local showtimes and cinemas now playing kenneth branagh. It concerns the fate of two very young lovers who would do anything to be together. Kenneth branagh said to the stage last year that staging romeo and juliet carried a sense of unfinished business, and as companies continue to. In this series for gcse english literature, we analyse all aspects of the play, ensuring that you gain a full understanding of the various complexities including the context and a detailed analysis of all the scenes helping whilst you study and revise. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Hear the love story of romeo, son of montague, and juliet, daughter of capulet, as they fall in love despite their feuding families. This production of romeo and juliet was a pleasure to listen to. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Hamlet 1996 kenneth branagh knows shakespeare, which is why his version of hamlet is my favorite. Its thoroughly disappointing, entirely unmoving, and. Romeo and juliet by william shakespeare, unabridged presented by the renaissance theatre company starring kenneth branagh as romeo samantha bond as.
No single one of them would have killed it but the concatenation drove me out of the theater. Citazione da hamlet di kenneth branagh, uk, usa 1996, adattamento da the tragedy of hamlet, prince of denmark, di william shakespeare, 16001602. Broadway annoyed that you cant get to the west end to see cinderella film stars richard madden, lily james and derek jacobi in romeo and juliet. May 31, 2016 kenneth branagh said to the stage last year that staging romeo and juliet carried a sense of unfinished business, and as companies continue to mark 400 years since shakespeares death, he. Two innocent people are crushed by blind fate, and close to a halfdozen others are taken with them. The play will be broadcast on july 7, in partnership with distributor picturehouse entertainment. However, as director and adaptor, he has made a particular contribution to shakespearean performance with his films such as much ado about nothing, henry v, hamlet and loves labours lost. Romeo and juliet is the play which, in english literature at least, effectively invented the modern love story. Kenneth branaghs production of romeo and juliet at the garrick theatre is easily the sexiest offering in a commemorative year packed with shakespeare.
Kate beckinsale in romeo and juliet, paul scofield and kenneth branagh in king lear. Audio recording by the renaissance theatre company. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. As part of bbc radio 3s celebration of the 450th anniversary of the birth of william shakespeare, kenneth branagh and alex kingston star in this brandnew production. Kenneth branagh theatre companys romeo and juliet 2016. Download or stream romeo and juliet by william shakespeare.
Romeo and juliet by william shakespeare, unabridged presented by the. Richard madden and lily james in branagh theatre live. Richard madden romeo, lily james juliet, derek jacobi mercutio. He later reprised the role for several doctor who audio dramas for big finish productions. A classic staged performance of shakespeares romeo and juliet by the old vic company. Romeo and juliet staring kenneth branagh as romeo, samantha bond as juliet and derek jacobi as mercutio. Romeo and juliet is one of shakespeares most heartbreaking plays. Kenneth branagh introduces romeo and juliet youtube. With lily james downton abbey, cinderella and richard madden game of thrones, cinderella as the starcrossed lovers firing up the under 30s, plus shakespearean stalwart derek jacobi for the more seasoned theatregoers, it was always going to be a crowd pleaser. This tragic tale of young love comes from early in shakespeares career and has seen numerous adaptations over the centuries. James and richard madden in romeo and juliet competent and commercial, but hardly innovative.
Romeo and juliet will be screened in high definition black and white. Never fear, kenneth branagh and rob ashfords interpretation of the bards classic, set in 1950s italy, will broadcast to more than 1,200 movie theaters worldwide live from the garrick theatre on july 7. Dont miss kenneth branagh as the unforgettable archie rice in john osbornes modern classic the entertainer, broadcast live from londons garrick theatre to cinemas worldwide on thursday 27 october. The play has been highly praised by literary critics for its language and dramatic effect. Kenneth branaghrob ashforddirected romeo and juliet to hit. It isnt necessarily a terrible idea to update the production to the 1950s after all, what else is west side story. Rob ashford and kenneth branagh direct richard madden and lily james as romeo and juliet, derek jacobi as mercutio and meera syal as the nurse, in. He shines as the titular role, and the starstudded cast even includes the talented kate winslet as ophelia. Jul 25, 2016 the kenneth branagh theatre company, in partnership with picturehouse entertainment, broadcast romeo and juliet to more than 1,200 cinemas worldwide live from the west ends garrick theatre july 7. With lily james downton abbey, cinderella and richard madden game of thrones, cinderella as the starcrossed lovers firing up the under 30s, plus shakespearean stalwart derek jacobi. Romeo and juliet archives lily james online your source.
Download and listen to this full cast recording of william shakespeares romeo and juliet. Braving parental opposition, the teenage lovers marry in secret, with the aid of the well. Though to be entirely honest her casting hadnt been announced when we booked, but our interest went off the richter when it was. The arkangel recording is, as most of them are, a superb production. Romeo and juliet by william shakespeare, unabridged presented by the renaissance theatre company starring kenneth branagh as r. With lily james downton abbey, cinderella and richard madden game of thrones. In romeo and juliet, shakespeare creates a tragic world in which two young people fall in love. Taking into account both the best of shakespeares works and the most. May 20, 2016 many will have been attracted to this kenneth branaghrob ashford directed, rather starrily cast romeo and juliet, by the other names. Its charm and its power derive from the romantic setting verona, an italian renaissance city, the youthful innocence and ardour of the lovers, and perhaps crucially the excitement and drama created by the opposition which they have to contend with, an opposition which does not.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Joining lily james as juliet, richard madden as romeo and derek jacobi as mercutio is meera syal as the nurse. Romeo and juliet by william shakespeare free at loyal books. Kenneth branagh and cast created a presentation full of emotion and. Experience romeo and juliet as a powerful fullcast drama with entertaining and enlightening commentary that explains whats what and whos who as.
Kenneth branagh as the fool, harriet walter as gonerill, sara kestelman as regan and emilia fox as cordelia. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. While it is the story of starcrossed lovers, romeo and juliet, it is also the story of two families in the middle of a bitter feud. Romeo and juliet by william shakespeare on free audio book. Romeo and juliet is perhaps the most famous of shakespeares plays and is thought to be the most famous love story in western history. Search for library items search for lists search for. Romeo and juliet audiobook by william shakespeare, simon. The trailer for the kenneth branagh theatre companys production of romeo and juliet, broadcast live to cinemas across the uk and around the world on thursday 7 july. Sir derek george jacobi cbe is an english actor and stage director.
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