National Theatre
Exploring the Emotional and Intellectual Power of Language in Shakespeare's "To Be or Not to Be"
This video explores the emotional and intellectual structure of the English language through an analysis of Shakespeare's "To be or not to be" soliloquy. The teacher guides the viewer through a whispering exercise, highlighting the...
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Understanding Hamlet: Setting The Scene
Hamlet, Considered by many authorities as Shakespeare’s greatest play, Hamlet may also be the most representative character in all-dramatic literature. It’s a classic tragedy of a young prince torn by indecision. The scene is set, the...
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Understanding Hamlet: Hamlet Plots To Kill Claudius
Hamlet, Considered by many authorities as Shakespeare’s greatest play, Hamlet may also be the most representative character in all-dramatic literature. It’s a classic tragedy of a young prince torn by indecision. Hamlet plots to kill his...
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Understanding Hamlet: Hamlet Meets The Ghost
Hamlet, Considered by many authorities as Shakespeare’s greatest play, Hamlet may also be the most representative character in all-dramatic literature. It’s a classic tragedy of a young prince torn by indecision. Hamlet meets the ghost...
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Shakespeare In London: Shakespeare's Sonnets And His Mistress
Follow William Shakespeare through 16th and 17th Century London, as the bard created many of the most important works ever written. Shakespeare's sonnets to a lady are discussed. This video is part 5 of the series 'Understanding...
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Shakespeare In London: Shakespeare's Early Life
Follow William Shakespeare through 16th and 17th Century London, as the bard created many of the most important works ever written. Shakespeare's family and early life and schooling. His subsequent marriage to Ann Hathaway after which he...
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Understanding Hamlet: Hamlet In Turmoil
Hamlet, Considered by many authorities as Shakespeare’s greatest play, Hamlet may also be the most representative character in all-dramatic literature. It’s a classic tragedy of a young prince torn by indecision. Hamlet rejects Ophelia...
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The Elements Of Drama - Action And Theme
The Elements of Drama - The wonderful world of drama comes alive in The Elements of Drama, as the young host and hostess take viewers on a journey through the works of such famous playwrights as William Shakespeare. Colorful graphics and...
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Emergence Of Modern America: The Gilded Age - The Victorians
Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America: The Gilded Age uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of...
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Understanding Othello: Cassio's Fight
Othello, the timeless battle of good versus evil. The sinister Iago is pitted against Othello, a man of honor. Lago plies Cassio with alcohol and Cassio becomes difficult and starts to fight, he is subsequently stripped of his...
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The Renaissance - Music, Literature And Theatre
No period of history can boast of greater beauty than The Renaissance. This was the period, from approximately early 14th century to late 16th century, that gave us Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Shakespeare. This video discusses...
National Theatre
Voice and Body Warm-Up Exercises for Public Speaking
This video is a vocal exercise tutorial for teachers to improve their projection, articulation, and breathing techniques. The exercises include stretching, humming, yawning, and articulation drills to help teachers speak clearly and...
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Understanding Macbeth: Lady Macbeth Wants To Kill The King
Macbeth tells the story of a good man gone bad, driven to murder by ugly ambition and fueled by a power-hungry wife. Lady Macbeth recieves a letter from her husband telling her about what they said. She wants to kill the King so that she...
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Understanding Macbeth: The Culmination Of Macbeth's Actions
Macbeth tells the story of a good man gone bad, driven to murder by ugly ambition and fueled by a power-hungry wife. Lady Macbeth guilty about the Kings murder commits suicide. Macbeth hears of the English army advancing on his castle....
National Theatre
Othello: Iago and Othello
Adrian Lester (Othello) and Rory Kinnear (Iago) talk about the characters, the relationship between them, their relative position in the social and military hierarchy of the play and the motivations for their actions.
Press Association
Starmer: Labour can't 'turn on the taps straight away' to fund the arts
Sir Keir Starmer said he cannot pretend Labour would “turn on the taps straight away” when asked how the party’s plans to boost access to the arts would be funded.
He told an audience of stakeholders and media at the Guildhall: “You...
Press Association
Flotilla of hot air balloons forms Sky Orchestra over Bristol
A flotilla of seven hot air balloons took to the skies above Bristol to perform music from the air directly into people’s homes.
Sky Orchestra, featuring a piece played through battery-powered speakers, accompanied by a live guitarist,...
Press Association
The Globe stays silent as arts venues £1.57 billion support package announced
Stock footage of Shakespeare's Globe theatre amidst the coronavirus pandemic as the Government announce a £1.57 billion support package to “protect” the future of Britain’s museums, galleries and theatres. The Government said: “Repayable...
British Movietone
PRINCESS MARGARET VISITS BBC
Visiting Lime Grove, Princess Margaret was received by Sir Ian Jacob and Sir George Barnes. The Princess's visit lasted three hours, during which many artists had the honour of presentation. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
Bridgeman Arts
Busy streets of Manhattan, Times Square, traffic, rush hour pedestrians, fashionable high society, possibly at entrance to a theatre, c.1920
Busy streets of Manhattan, Times Square, traffic, rush hour pedestrians, fashionable high society, possibly at entrance to a theatre, c.1920
Press Association
Coronavirus: What events have been cancelled?
A look at some of the sport, news and cultural events cancelled to stem the spread of coronavirus.
Press Association
Government announces £1.57bn support package for the arts
The Government has announced a £1.57 billion support package to “protect” the future of Britain’s museums, galleries and theatres.
Independent cinemas, heritage sites and music venues are also eligible for the emergency grants and loans.
Press Association
What is next to reopen under lockdown?
Theatres, casinos and bowling alleys will be allowed to reopen in England from this weekend as the Government resumes its easing of lockdown restrictions.