Royal Shakespeare Company
Overview
| Works: | 1,073 works in 2,619 publications in 5 languages and 58,468 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Television adaptations History Made-for-TV movies Televised plays Television plays Tragedies (Drama) Comedy films Criticism, interpretation, etc |
| Roles: | Performer, Originator, Actor, Producer, Other, Editor, Artist, 475, isb, Publisher, Restager , Instrumentalist, Vocalist, Narrator, Singer |
| Classifications: | PR2807.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 )
- Something written in the state of Denmark : an actor's year with the Royal Shakespeare Company by D. Keith Osborn( )
- Shakespeare and feminist performance : ideology on stage by Sarah Werner( Book )
- Year of the king 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 )
- Shakespeare uncovered: Hamlet With David Tennant( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
Royal Shakespeare Company
A performance of Macbeth by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
71 editions published between 1970 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 2,088 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
71 editions published between 1970 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 2,088 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
Hamlet by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
32 editions published between 1993 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 1,461 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This production of Shakespeare's masterpiece from Britain's renowned Royal Shakespeare Company was filmed on location rather than in the theatre. No recent stage production in Britain has attracted the excitement and nearly unanimous critical praise as this Hamlet. Dynamic, exciting, and contemporary, it breathes new life into Shakespeare's greatest play
32 editions published between 1993 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 1,461 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This production of Shakespeare's masterpiece from Britain's renowned Royal Shakespeare Company was filmed on location rather than in the theatre. No recent stage production in Britain has attracted the excitement and nearly unanimous critical praise as this Hamlet. Dynamic, exciting, and contemporary, it breathes new life into Shakespeare's greatest play
In search of Shakespeare by
Michael Wood(
Visual
)
23 editions published between 2003 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,449 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An intimate look at William Shakespeare and his world
23 editions published between 2003 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,449 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An intimate look at William Shakespeare and his world
William Shakespeare's A Midsummer night's dream by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
50 editions published between 1968 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 1,338 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
50 editions published between 1968 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 1,338 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
)
9 editions published between 2007 and 2010 in English and held by 1,121 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
9 editions published between 2007 and 2010 in English and held by 1,121 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
An adaptation of the Rover (The banished cavaliers) by
Aphra Behn(
)
6 editions published between 1986 and 1999 in English and held by 1,100 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
6 editions published between 1986 and 1999 in English and held by 1,100 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 3 : further essays in Shakespearian performance by
Russell Jackson(
Book
)
18 editions published between 1993 and 2004 in English and held by 1,092 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
18 editions published between 1993 and 2004 in English and held by 1,092 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Players of Shakespeare : essays in Shakespearean performance by
Philip Brockbank(
Book
)
17 editions published between 1985 and 1994 in English and held by 1,067 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
17 editions published between 1985 and 1994 in English and held by 1,067 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Playing Shakespeare by
John Barton(
Book
)
5 editions published between 1984 and 1996 in English and held by 894 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
5 editions published between 1984 and 1996 in English and held by 894 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
Shakespeare's restless world by
Neil MacGregor(
Book
)
6 editions published between 2012 and 2014 in English and held by 865 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 865 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
William Shakespeare, the complete works by
William Shakespeare(
Book
)
29 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and held by 762 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 notes
29 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and held by 762 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 notes
King Lear by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 731 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 731 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 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
)
29 editions published between 1966 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 688 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
29 editions published between 1966 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 688 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
Playing Shakespeare : an actor's guide by
John Barton(
Book
)
1 edition published in 2001 in English and held by 651 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
1 edition published in 2001 in English and held by 651 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
The winter's tale by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
38 editions published between 1998 and 2009 in English and held by 609 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Complete and un-edited, the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Shakespeare's drama
38 editions published between 1998 and 2009 in English and held by 609 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 by
Royal Shakespeare Company(
Book
)
10 editions published between 1988 and 1998 in English and held by 594 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
10 editions published between 1988 and 1998 in English and held by 594 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Othello by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 1990 and 2004 in English and held by 569 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
5 editions published between 1990 and 2004 in English and held by 569 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
Playing Shakespeare(
Visual
)
4 editions published in 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 in 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
Revolt. she said. revolt again by
Alice Birch(
)
3 editions published in 2016 in English and held by 541 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Alice Birch examines the language, behavior and forces that shape women in the 21st century and asks what's stopping us from doing something truly radical to change them
3 editions published in 2016 in English and held by 541 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Alice Birch examines the language, behavior and forces that shape women in the 21st century and asks what's stopping us from doing something truly radical to change them
Antony and Cleopatra by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
22 editions published between 1974 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 540 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the ill-fated Mark Antony who gives up his career, his country, and his life for Cleopatra
22 editions published between 1974 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 540 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the ill-fated Mark Antony who gives up his career, his country, and his life for Cleopatra
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Related Identities
- Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 Bibliographic antecedent Other Author Librettist
- Barton, John 1928- Other Commentator Director Author of screenplay Author Host Originator Compiler Narrator
- Bate, Jonathan Author of introduction Editor
- Rasmussen, Eric 1960- Editor
- Nunn, Trevor Performer Producer Director Author of screenplay Author Originator
- Stewart, Patrick 1940- Performer Actor
- London Weekend Television (Firm)
- Doran, Gregory Restager Performer Director Editor Author
- Films for the Humanities (Firm)
- McKellen, Ian Performer Actor
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Acting Avarice Characters and characteristics Children of murder victims Conspiracy Courtship Denmark Drama Dramatists, English--Early modern--Biography England English drama English drama (Comedy) English drama (Tragedy) English drama--Early modern and Elizabethan English literature--Early modern Fairy plays Fathers and daughters Fathers--Death Ghost plays Goneril (Legendary character) Great Britain Greece--Athens Gruoch,--Queen, consort of Macbeth, King of Scotland Hamlet--(Legendary character) Hamlet (Shakespeare, William) Inheritance and succession Kings and rulers Kings and rulers--Abdication Lear,--King of England (Legendary character) Literature Love Macbeth,--King of Scotland, Macbeth (Shakespeare, William) Man-woman relationships Melancholy Mothers and sons Murder Murder victims' families Princes Regicide Regicides Revenge Royal Shakespeare Company Scotland Shakespeare, William, Social conditions Theater Theseus,--King of Athens Women in literature Young adults--Conduct of life
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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 (Stratford-upon-Avon, GB)
Royal Shakespeare Theatre Company.
RSC
RSC (Royal Shakespeare Company)
Shakespeare Company
Shakespeare Memorial Trust Theatre Company
Королевская шекспировская компания
Корольдік Шекспир компаниясы
הלהקה השייקספירית המלכותית
로열 셰익스피어 컴퍼니
ロイヤル・シェイクスピア・カンパニー
皇家莎士比亞劇團
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