Royal Shakespeare Company
Overview
| Works: | 2,128 works in 4,280 publications in 3 languages and 65,989 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama History Television adaptations Televised performances Comedy plays Criticism, interpretation, etc Film adaptations Television programs Historical television programs Television melodramas |
| Roles: | Performer, Actor, Originator, Other, Producer, Editor, Artist, Organizer of meeting, isb, 475, prn, Restager , Instrumentalist, Publisher, Compiler, Singer, Narrator, Vocalist |
| Classifications: | PR2827.A2, 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 )
- 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 )
- Representing Shakespeare : England, history and the RSC by Robert Shaughnessy( Book )
- The Nicholas Nickleby story : the making of the historic Royal Shakespeare Company production by Leon Rubin( Book )
- Studio Shakespeare : the Royal Shakespeare Company at the Other Place by Alycia Smith Howard( Book )
- Royal Shakespeare Company : Great Performances( Visual )
- Other spaces, new theatre and the RSC by Colin Chambers( Book )
- Staging the Spanish Golden Age : translation and performance by Kathleen Jeffs( )
- "Coriolanus" in Europe by David Daniell( Book )
- The Royal Shakespeare Company : the Peter Hall years by David Addenbrooke( Book )
- Royal Shakespeare : four major productions at Stratford-upon-Avon by Stanley W Wells( Book )
- Theatre music and sound at the RSC : Macbeth to Matilda by Millie Taylor( )
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Most widely held works by
Royal Shakespeare Company
Hamlet by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
35 editions published between 2009 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,626 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 28, 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. Tennant's interpretation garnered critical approval and Patrick Stewart - playing Claudius - was praised for 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
35 editions published between 2009 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,626 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 28, 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. Tennant's interpretation garnered critical approval and Patrick Stewart - playing Claudius - was praised for 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
Playing Shakespeare by
John Barton(
Book
)
2 editions published between 1984 and 2001 in English and held by 1,480 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 1,480 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
A performance of Macbeth by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
13 editions published between 1987 and 2013 in English and held by 1,385 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 1,385 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
In search of Shakespeare by
Michael Wood(
Visual
)
29 editions published between 2003 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,380 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An intimate look at William Shakespeare and his world
29 editions published between 2003 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,380 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An intimate look at William Shakespeare and his world
King Lear by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
16 editions published between 2006 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 1,126 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, they uncover a vast conspiracy of greed and cruelty within the once loyal dynasty"--Container
16 editions published between 2006 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 1,126 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, they uncover a vast conspiracy of greed and cruelty within the once loyal dynasty"--Container
An adaptation of the Rover (The banished cavaliers) by
Aphra Behn(
)
9 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
9 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
Shakespeare's restless world by
Neil MacGregor(
Book
)
9 editions published between 2012 and 2014 in English and held by 875 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
9 editions published between 2012 and 2014 in English and held by 875 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
Players of Shakespeare : essays in Shakespearean performance(
Book
)
7 editions published between 1985 and 1990 in English and held by 870 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is believed to be the first book of its kind. Twelve distinguished actors were asked to write about the preparation and performance of a Shakespeare role they had played in a production with the Royal Shakespeare Company. The contributors are Patrick Stewart, Sinead Cusack, Donald Sinden, John Bowe, Geoffrey Hutchings, Brenda Bruce, Tony Church, Michael Pennington, Richard Pasco, Roger Rees, Gemma Jones and David Suchet. Each has concentrated on one character, sometimes played over a number of years in different productions, and each account is illustrated with photographs. In editing the essays Philip Brockbank has been concerned to preserve the actors' individual voices. -- From publisher's description
7 editions published between 1985 and 1990 in English and held by 870 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is believed to be the first book of its kind. Twelve distinguished actors were asked to write about the preparation and performance of a Shakespeare role they had played in a production with the Royal Shakespeare Company. The contributors are Patrick Stewart, Sinead Cusack, Donald Sinden, John Bowe, Geoffrey Hutchings, Brenda Bruce, Tony Church, Michael Pennington, Richard Pasco, Roger Rees, Gemma Jones and David Suchet. Each has concentrated on one character, sometimes played over a number of years in different productions, and each account is illustrated with photographs. In editing the essays Philip Brockbank has been concerned to preserve the actors' individual voices. -- From publisher's description
A Midsummer night's dream by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
20 editions published between 1968 and 2015 in English and held by 821 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 held by 821 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
King Lear by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 720 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 720 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
The winter's tale by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
31 editions published between 1998 and 2009 in English and held by 624 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Complete and un-edited, the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Shakespeare's drama
31 editions published between 1998 and 2009 in English and held by 624 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Complete and un-edited, the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Shakespeare's drama
Players of Shakespeare 2 : further essays in Shakespearean performance(
Book
)
6 editions published between 1988 and 1998 in English and held by 603 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
6 editions published between 1988 and 1998 in English and held by 603 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
Othello by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
22 editions published between 1990 and 2004 in English and Undetermined and held by 594 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Richard Price presents the special stage-to-screen studio production of the Royal Shakespeare Company's presentation of Othello by William Shakespeare, directed by Trevor Nunn
22 editions published between 1990 and 2004 in English and Undetermined and held by 594 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Richard Price presents the special stage-to-screen studio production of the Royal Shakespeare Company's presentation of Othello by William Shakespeare, directed by Trevor Nunn
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
)
23 editions published between 1966 and 2013 in English and held by 579 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
23 editions published between 1966 and 2013 in English and held by 579 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
Macbeth by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
48 editions published between 1978 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 556 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a production of William Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth designed especially for television
48 editions published between 1978 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 556 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a production of William Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth designed especially for television
Playing Shakespeare(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 1982 and 2009 in English and held by 550 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
6 editions published between 1982 and 2009 in English and held by 550 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
The complete works by
William Shakespeare(
Book
)
15 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and held by 525 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
15 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and held by 525 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
Antony and Cleopatra by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
27 editions published between 1974 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 506 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A presentation of the play by William Shakespeare
27 editions published between 1974 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 506 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A presentation of the play by William Shakespeare
Players of Shakespeare 3 : further essays in Shakespearian performance by
Russell Jackson(
Book
)
14 editions published between 1993 and 2004 in English and held by 497 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
14 editions published between 1993 and 2004 in English and held by 497 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
A midsummer night's dream by
William Shakespeare(
Book
)
13 editions published between 2008 and 2017 in English and held by 426 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Contains Shakespeare's play involving young Athenian lovers, a boisterous group of local tradesmen, and the monarchs and subjects of the fairy kingdom; and includes textual notes, scene-by-scene analyses, an introduction to Shakespeare's theater career, and a chronology of Shakespeare's works
13 editions published between 2008 and 2017 in English and held by 426 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Contains Shakespeare's play involving young Athenian lovers, a boisterous group of local tradesmen, and the monarchs and subjects of the fairy kingdom; and includes textual notes, scene-by-scene analyses, an introduction to Shakespeare's theater career, and a chronology of Shakespeare's works
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Related Identities
- Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 Other Librettist Bibliographic antecedent Author Creator Composer
- Barton, John 1928- Other Commentator Adapter Director Author of screenplay Author Host Originator Compiler Narrator
- Bate, Jonathan Author of introduction Editor
- Rasmussen, Eric 1960- Editor
- Doran, Gregory Other Performer Restager Director Author Editor Actor
- McKellen, Ian Performer Actor
- Wyver, John Producer Author
- Rees, Roger 1944-2015 Performer Actor
- London Weekend Television (Firm)
- Woodvine, John 1929- Actor
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Acting Actors Antiquities Avarice Characters and characteristics Children of murder victims Chronicle plays of William Shakespeare Conspiracy Courtship Denmark Dramatists, English--Early modern--Biography England England--Stratford-upon-Avon English drama English drama (Comedy) English drama (Tragedy) English drama--Early modern and Elizabethan English literature--Early modern Fairy plays Fathers and daughters Goneril (Legendary character) Great Britain Greece--Athens Gruoch,--Queen, consort of Macbeth, King of Scotland Hamlet--(Legendary character) Hamlet (Shakespeare, William) Hippolyta--(Greek mythological character) Intellectual life King Lear (Shakespeare, William) Kings and rulers Kings and rulers--Abdication Lear,--King of England (Legendary character) Literature Macbeth,--King of Scotland, Magic Man-woman relationships Material culture Midsummer night's dream (Shakespeare, William) Mothers and sons Murder Princes Regicide Regicides Royal Shakespeare Company Scotland Shakespeare, William, Social conditions Theater Theseus,--King of Athens Women in literature
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R.S.C.
R.S.C. (Royal Shakespeare Company)
Royal Shakespeare Company britische Organisation
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
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Королевская шекспировская компания
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