Royal Shakespeare Company
Overview
| Works: | 1,191 works in 2,806 publications in 3 languages and 59,437 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama History Television adaptations Televised plays Made-for-TV movies Criticism, interpretation, etc Film adaptations Tragedies (Drama) Television plays Historical television programs |
| Roles: | Performer, Actor, Originator, Producer, Other, Editor, Artist, 475, Publisher, isb, Restager , Vocalist, Instrumentalist, Singer, Narrator |
| Classifications: | PR2754, 822.33 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Royal Shakespeare Company
- Rough magic : making theatre at the Royal Shakespeare Company by Steven Adler( )
- Inside the Royal Shakespeare Company : creativity and the institution by Colin Chambers( )
- The Royal Shakespeare Company : a history of ten decades by Sally Beauman( Book )
- Shakespeare in the theatre by Richard David( Book )
- Clamorous voices : Shakespeare's women today by Carol Chillington Rutter( Book )
- Something written in the state of Denmark : an actor's year with the Royal Shakespeare Company by D. Keith Osborn( )
- The making of A midsummer night's dream : an eye-witness account of Peter Brook's production from first rehearsal to first night by David Selbourne( Book )
- Shakespeare and feminist performance : ideology on stage by Sarah Werner( Book )
- Year of the king : an actor's diary and sketchbook by Antony Sher( Book )
- Royal Shakespeare Theatre Company, 1960-1963 by John Goodwin( Book )
- Directions by indirections : John Barton of the Royal Shakespeare Company by Michael L Greenwald( Book )
- The Nicholas Nickleby story : the making of the historic Royal Shakespeare Company production by Leon Rubin( Book )
- Representing Shakespeare : England, history and the RSC by Robert Shaughnessy( Book )
- Royal Shakespeare Company : Great Performances( Visual )
- Studio Shakespeare : the Royal Shakespeare Company at the Other Place by Alycia Smith Howard( Book )
- Other spaces, new theatre and the RSC by Colin Chambers( Book )
- The Royal Shakespeare Company : the Peter Hall years by David Addenbrooke( Book )
- "Coriolanus" in Europe by David Daniell( Book )
- Royal Shakespeare : four major productions at Stratford-upon-Avon by Stanley Wells( Book )
- Staging the Spanish Golden Age : translation and performance by Kathleen Jeffs( )
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Most widely held works by
Royal Shakespeare Company
Hamlet by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
31 editions published between 2009 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,496 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In 2008, the UK's eminent Royal Shakespeare Company brought Hamlet - Shakespeare's most famous and perhaps most influential play - back to the stage, spoken in verse but with contemporary dress and David Tennant in the eponymous role. No recent stage production in Britain has attracted either the level of interest of the near-unanimously positive reviews. Tennant's interpretation was recognised as defining the role for a generation and Patrick Stewart - playing Claudius - as a performance of great depth and complexity. In this specially-shot screen version of the stage play (filmed on location rather than in the theatre), Tennant and Stewart reprise their roles. Dynamic, exciting and contemporary, it brings Shakespeare's greatest play to a far wider audience than ever before."--Container
31 editions published between 2009 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,496 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In 2008, the UK's eminent Royal Shakespeare Company brought Hamlet - Shakespeare's most famous and perhaps most influential play - back to the stage, spoken in verse but with contemporary dress and David Tennant in the eponymous role. No recent stage production in Britain has attracted either the level of interest of the near-unanimously positive reviews. Tennant's interpretation was recognised as defining the role for a generation and Patrick Stewart - playing Claudius - as a performance of great depth and complexity. In this specially-shot screen version of the stage play (filmed on location rather than in the theatre), Tennant and Stewart reprise their roles. Dynamic, exciting and contemporary, it brings Shakespeare's greatest play to a far wider audience than ever before."--Container
Playing Shakespeare by
John Barton(
Book
)
2 editions published between 1984 and 2001 in English and held by 1,479 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Together with Royal Shakespeare Company actors including Patrick Stewart, Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, Ben Kingsley, and David Suchet, director John Barton demonstrates how to adapt Elizabethan theater for the modern stage. Barton begins by explicating Shakespeare's verse and prose, speeches and soliloquies, and naturalistic and heightened language to discover the essence of his characters. In the second section, Barton and the actors explore nuance in Shakespearean theater, from evoking irony and ambiguity and striking the delicate balance of passion and profound intellectual thought, to finding new approaches to playing Shakespeare's most controversial creation, Shylock, from The Merchant of Venice
2 editions published between 1984 and 2001 in English and held by 1,479 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Together with Royal Shakespeare Company actors including Patrick Stewart, Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, Ben Kingsley, and David Suchet, director John Barton demonstrates how to adapt Elizabethan theater for the modern stage. Barton begins by explicating Shakespeare's verse and prose, speeches and soliloquies, and naturalistic and heightened language to discover the essence of his characters. In the second section, Barton and the actors explore nuance in Shakespearean theater, from evoking irony and ambiguity and striking the delicate balance of passion and profound intellectual thought, to finding new approaches to playing Shakespeare's most controversial creation, Shylock, from The Merchant of Venice
In search of Shakespeare by
Michael Wood(
Visual
)
24 editions published between 2003 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,424 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An intimate look at William Shakespeare and his world
24 editions published between 2003 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,424 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An intimate look at William Shakespeare and his world
A performance of Macbeth by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
13 editions published between 1987 and 2013 in English and held by 1,378 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A 1979 videotaped version of Trevor Nunn's Royal Shakespeare Company of Macbeth in which Lady Macbeth, after a trio of witches prophesy Macbeth's ascension to the throne, pushes her husband into a murderous spree. But once crowned king of Scotland, Macbeth sees ghastly visions, fueled by guilt and a new prophecy, that ensure his ultimate downfall
13 editions published between 1987 and 2013 in English and held by 1,378 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A 1979 videotaped version of Trevor Nunn's Royal Shakespeare Company of Macbeth in which Lady Macbeth, after a trio of witches prophesy Macbeth's ascension to the throne, pushes her husband into a murderous spree. But once crowned king of Scotland, Macbeth sees ghastly visions, fueled by guilt and a new prophecy, that ensure his ultimate downfall
King Lear by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
14 editions published between 2006 and 2010 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,145 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Proposing to divide his vast kingdom amongst his three daughters, Goneril, Regan, and Cornelia, Lear devises a test for his offspring to convince him of their suitability and compassion for rule. Goneril and Regan's true colors emerge as they unleash a vast conspiracy of greed and cruelty within the once loyal dynasty
14 editions published between 2006 and 2010 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,145 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Proposing to divide his vast kingdom amongst his three daughters, Goneril, Regan, and Cornelia, Lear devises a test for his offspring to convince him of their suitability and compassion for rule. Goneril and Regan's true colors emerge as they unleash a vast conspiracy of greed and cruelty within the once loyal dynasty
An adaptation of the Rover (The banished cavaliers) by
Aphra Behn(
)
7 editions published between 1986 and 1999 in English and held by 1,097 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The Rover Aphra Behn A rollicking Restoration comedy-the most performed and most studied by the increasingly admired first ever woman playwright, Aphra Behn."--Jacket
7 editions published between 1986 and 1999 in English and held by 1,097 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The Rover Aphra Behn A rollicking Restoration comedy-the most performed and most studied by the increasingly admired first ever woman playwright, Aphra Behn."--Jacket
Players of Shakespeare : essays in Shakespearean performance(
Book
)
6 editions published between 1985 and 1990 in English and held by 867 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published between 1985 and 1990 in English and held by 867 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Midsummer night's dream by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
20 editions published between 1968 and 2015 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 862 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The capriciousness of lovers is the theme of this romantic and entertaining comedy, given a frolicsome rendition by the Royal Shakespeare Company
20 editions published between 1968 and 2015 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 862 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The capriciousness of lovers is the theme of this romantic and entertaining comedy, given a frolicsome rendition by the Royal Shakespeare Company
Shakespeare's restless world by
Neil MacGregor(
Book
)
6 editions published between 2012 and 2014 in English and held by 860 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this work of historical reconstruction Neil MacGregor and his team at the British Museum, working together in a landmark collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the BBC, bring us twenty objects that capture the essence of Shakespeare's universe and the Tudor era of Elizabeth I
6 editions published between 2012 and 2014 in English and held by 860 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this work of historical reconstruction Neil MacGregor and his team at the British Museum, working together in a landmark collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the BBC, bring us twenty objects that capture the essence of Shakespeare's universe and the Tudor era of Elizabeth I
King Lear by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 728 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Lear, King of Britain, has three daughters: Goneril, Regan and Cordelia. Intending to divide his kingdom among his daughters according to their affection for him, he asks them to say which loves him most. Goneril and Regan profess their extreme affection, and each receives one-third of the kingdom. Cordelia, disgusted with their hollow flattery, says she loves him according to her duty, no more or less. Infuriated with this reply, Lear divides her portion between Goneril and Regan. Eventually, the two daughters reveal their true heartlessness and a tragic chain of events are set into motion."--Container
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 728 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Lear, King of Britain, has three daughters: Goneril, Regan and Cordelia. Intending to divide his kingdom among his daughters according to their affection for him, he asks them to say which loves him most. Goneril and Regan profess their extreme affection, and each receives one-third of the kingdom. Cordelia, disgusted with their hollow flattery, says she loves him according to her duty, no more or less. Infuriated with this reply, Lear divides her portion between Goneril and Regan. Eventually, the two daughters reveal their true heartlessness and a tragic chain of events are set into motion."--Container
Macbeth by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
45 editions published between 1978 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 636 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a production of William Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth designed especially for television
45 editions published between 1978 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 636 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a production of William Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth designed especially for television
The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum at Charenton under the Direction
of the Marquis de Sade by
Peter Weiss(
Visual
)
22 editions published between 1966 and 2013 in English and held by 610 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The infamous Marquis de Sade, confined to an asylum, directs the other inmates in a re-enactment of the bloody assassination of French revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat
22 editions published between 1966 and 2013 in English and held by 610 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The infamous Marquis de Sade, confined to an asylum, directs the other inmates in a re-enactment of the bloody assassination of French revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat
The winter's tale by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
32 editions published between 1998 and 2009 in English and held by 607 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Complete and un-edited, the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Shakespeare's drama
32 editions published between 1998 and 2009 in English and held by 607 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Complete and un-edited, the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Shakespeare's drama
Othello by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
20 editions published between 1990 and 2004 in English and held by 600 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Towering screen and stage legend Ian McKellan (The Lord of the Rings, X-Men) stars in this ferocious, deeply human and timeless production of William Shakespeare's classic tragedy from legendary director Trevor Nunn (Les Miserables) and the Royal Shakespeare Company. Noble Moroccan Othello finds his life with beautiful, fiercely loyal Desdemona thrown tragically out of balance when secretly jealous, scheming confidante Iago begins an insidious campaign of lies and treachery. Featuring a gracious and dignified performance from celebrated operatic bass Willard White and a superb Imogen Stubbs as the tragic couple, this award-winning presentation is one of the controversial tale's most acclaimed and powerful interpretations to date. - Container
20 editions published between 1990 and 2004 in English and held by 600 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Towering screen and stage legend Ian McKellan (The Lord of the Rings, X-Men) stars in this ferocious, deeply human and timeless production of William Shakespeare's classic tragedy from legendary director Trevor Nunn (Les Miserables) and the Royal Shakespeare Company. Noble Moroccan Othello finds his life with beautiful, fiercely loyal Desdemona thrown tragically out of balance when secretly jealous, scheming confidante Iago begins an insidious campaign of lies and treachery. Featuring a gracious and dignified performance from celebrated operatic bass Willard White and a superb Imogen Stubbs as the tragic couple, this award-winning presentation is one of the controversial tale's most acclaimed and powerful interpretations to date. - Container
Players of Shakespeare 2 : further essays in Shakespearean performance(
Book
)
5 editions published between 1988 and 1998 in English and held by 585 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This is the second volume of essays by actors with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Fourteen actors describe the Shakespearean roles they played in productions between 1982 and 1987. A brief biographical note is provided for each of the contributors and an introduction places the essays in the context of the Stratford and London stages, and of the music and design for the particular productions."--PUBLISHER DESCRIPTION
5 editions published between 1988 and 1998 in English and held by 585 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This is the second volume of essays by actors with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Fourteen actors describe the Shakespearean roles they played in productions between 1982 and 1987. A brief biographical note is provided for each of the contributors and an introduction places the essays in the context of the Stratford and London stages, and of the music and design for the particular productions."--PUBLISHER DESCRIPTION
Playing Shakespeare(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 1982 and 2009 in English and held by 555 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
John Barton guides members of the Royal Shakespeare Company in nine intensive acting workshops, demonstrating how the Company makes Shakespeare's classic plays accessible to modern audiences without compromising the text's integrity
4 editions published between 1982 and 2009 in English and held by 555 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
John Barton guides members of the Royal Shakespeare Company in nine intensive acting workshops, demonstrating how the Company makes Shakespeare's classic plays accessible to modern audiences without compromising the text's integrity
Antony and Cleopatra by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
22 editions published between 1974 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 526 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Royal Shakespeare Company production featuring Richard Johnson, Janet Suzman and Patrick Stewart. Produced by Trevor Nunn
22 editions published between 1974 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 526 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Royal Shakespeare Company production featuring Richard Johnson, Janet Suzman and Patrick Stewart. Produced by Trevor Nunn
The complete works by
William Shakespeare(
Book
)
14 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and held by 516 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An authoritative, modernized edition of the complete works of the great Elizabethan dramatist offers the complete texts of every comedy, tragedy, and history play, along with key facts about each work, a plot summary, major roles, sources, textual history, glossaries, and other helpful textual roles
14 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and held by 516 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An authoritative, modernized edition of the complete works of the great Elizabethan dramatist offers the complete texts of every comedy, tragedy, and history play, along with key facts about each work, a plot summary, major roles, sources, textual history, glossaries, and other helpful textual roles
Players of Shakespeare 3 : further essays in Shakespearian performance by
Russell Jackson(
Book
)
12 editions published between 1993 and 2000 in English and held by 474 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This is the third volume of essays by actors with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Thirteen actors describe the Shakespearian roles they played in productions between 1987 and 1991"--PUBLISHER DESCRIPTION
12 editions published between 1993 and 2000 in English and held by 474 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This is the third volume of essays by actors with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Thirteen actors describe the Shakespearian roles they played in productions between 1987 and 1991"--PUBLISHER DESCRIPTION
Speaking Shakespearean verse by
Trevor Nunn(
Visual
)
29 editions published between 1979 and 2012 in English and held by 466 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Members of the Royal Shakespeare Company present a workshop before a television studio audience in which they interpret the rhythms and pronunication of Shakespeare's English
29 editions published between 1979 and 2012 in English and held by 466 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Members of the Royal Shakespeare Company present a workshop before a television studio audience in which they interpret the rhythms and pronunication of Shakespeare's English
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Related Identities
- Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 Bibliographic antecedent Other Author Librettist
- Barton, John 1928- Other Commentator Director Author Host Originator Compiler Narrator
- Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 Bibliographic antecedent Author
- Bate, Jonathan Author of introduction Editor
- Rasmussen, Eric 1960- Editor
- Doran, Gregory Other Performer Restager Director Author Editor
- McKellen, Ian Performer Actor
- Nunn, Trevor Performer Producer Director Author of screenplay Author Originator
- London Weekend Television (Firm)
- Stewart, Patrick 1940- Other Performer Actor
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Acting Actors Actresses Antiquities Avarice Characters and characteristics Children of murder victims Chronicle plays of William Shakespeare Civilization Conspiracy Denmark Drama Dramatists, English Dramatists, English--Early modern--Biography England England--Stratford-upon-Avon English drama (Comedy) English drama (Tragedy) English literature--Early modern Fathers and daughters Goneril (Legendary character) Great Britain Gruoch,--Queen, consort of Macbeth, King of Scotland Hamlet--(Legendary character) Hamlet (Shakespeare, William) Intellectual life Jealousy King Lear (Shakespeare, William) Kings and rulers Kings and rulers--Abdication Lear,--King of England (Legendary character) Literature Macbeth,--King of Scotland, Man-woman relationships Marat, Jean Paul, Material culture Midsummer night's dream (Shakespeare, William) Mothers and sons Murder Othello--(Fictitious character from Shakespeare) Princes Regicide Regicides Royal Shakespeare Company Scotland Shakespeare, William, Sher, Antony, Social conditions Theater Women in literature
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Alternative Names
R.S.C.
R.S.C. (Royal Shakespeare Company)
Royal Shakespeare Company British theatre company
Royal Shakespeare Company compagnie théâtrale britannique
Royal Shakespeare Company organisatie uit Verenigd Koninkrijk
Royal Shakespeare company (Stratford-upon-Avon, GB)
Royal Shakespeare Theatre Company.
RSC
RSC (Royal Shakespeare Company)
RSC Shakespeare
Shakespeare Company
Shakespeare Memorial Trust Theatre Company
The Company
The Royal Shakespeare Company
Королевская шекспировская компания
Корольдік Шекспир компаниясы
הלהקה השייקספירית המלכותית
로열 셰익스피어 컴퍼니
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