Curated Video
Greece, Delphi Greek Theatre
The ancient theatre at Delphi was built further up the hill from the Temple of Apollo giving spectators a view of the entire sanctuary and the valley below. It was originally built in the 4th century BC but was remodeled on several...
National Theatre
Exploring the Importance of Vowel Sounds in Shakespearean Speeches
This is discussion of the importance of vowel sounds in expressing emotions while analyzing a speech from Hamlet. The teacher guides the viewer through an exercise of speaking the vowels of the words to understand the emotional impact of...
National Theatre
Playwrights Series: The Art of Writing Dialogue in Plays
This video features a playwright discussing their love of dialogue and how they approach writing it for their plays. They emphasize the importance of balancing naturalism with stylization and the process of refining dialogue through...
National Theatre
Twelfth Night: Gender
Director Simon Godwin and actors Tamsin Grieg and Doon Mackichan discuss gender in Shakespeares' Twelfth Night.
National Theatre
Exploring Commedia dell'arte: Bringing Characters to Life
This video explores the art of Commedia dell'arte, an improvised form of theater. The focus is on embodying the characters through physicality and energy, with an emphasis on the distinct characteristics and energies of each type of...
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Understanding Romeo & Juliet: The Wedding
Romeo and Juliet is based on the long-standing hatred between two families, it is a tale of star-crossed lovers that is perhaps the greatest tragic love story in English literature. The Nurse tells Juliet of the plans for the wedding....
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Croatia, Salona ancient city
Salona, the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia, is situated in one of the most beautiful baysof the East Adriatic coast. Salona, as stated by Strabo, had originally been a coastal base, fortification and a port used by the...
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Italy, Pompeii - The Macellum
The Macellum of Pompeii was located on the Forum and as the provision market (or macellum) of Pompeii was one of the focal points of the ancient city. The building was constructed in several phases. When the earthquake of 62 CE destroyed...
National Theatre
Angels in America: Flying the Angel
Aerial Director Gwen Hales and Puppetry Director Finn Caldwell discuss their approach to flying actors and puppeteers in Angels in America, and we follow the human counterweights on the production.
National Theatre
Medea's Dress: Making Blood and Mud
Dyer and Textile Artist Rosie Maccurrach demonstrates using dye in costume design, as used for Medea's bloodied and mud-stained dress, worn by Helen McCrory in the final scenes of the 2014 production.
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Understanding Romeo & Juliet: Romeo Hears Of Juliets Death
Romeo and Juliet is based on the long-standing hatred between two families, it is a tale of star-crossed lovers that is perhaps the greatest tragic love story in English literature. Romeo hears of Juliets 'death' and purchases poison so...
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Understanding Romeo & Juliet: The Wedding Night And Romeo's Banishment
Romeo and Juliet is based on the long-standing hatred between two families, it is a tale of star-crossed lovers that is perhaps the greatest tragic love story in English literature. Romeo is banished and Juliet waits for him. This video...
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Understanding Romeo & Juliet: The Balcony Visit
Romeo and Juliet is based on the long-standing hatred between two families, it is a tale of star-crossed lovers that is perhaps the greatest tragic love story in English literature. Romeo pays Juliet a visit whilst she is on her balcony....
National Theatre
Twelfth Night: Mistaken Identity
Director Simon Godwin and actors Tamara Lawrence and Daniel Ezra discuss mistaken identity in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
National Theatre
Commedia dell'Arte: A Historical Overview
A short film giving an overview of the history of Commedia dell'Arte. In this film Didi Hopkins from commediaworks describes the influence of commedia dell'arte on modern theatre and other dramatic formats such as film and television.
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Understanding Romeo & Juliet: Romeo Decides To Go To The Party
Romeo and Juliet is based on the long-standing hatred between two families, it is a tale of star-crossed lovers that is perhaps the greatest tragic love story in English literature. Romeo is persuaded to attend the masked party at the...
PBS
The It’s Lit! Musical Episode (Feat. Lindsay Ellis)
Some say that theater is dead, and that’s probably because most playhouses the world over are closed at the moment owing to a worldwide pandemic. and yet the musical lives on… on Disney plus -- as the nation has been rapt with a filmed...
National Theatre
Othello: Emilia and Desdemona
Olivia Vinall (Desdemona) and Lyndsey Marshal (Emilia) talk about the characters, the relationship between them and the position of women in the world of the Shakespeare's play.
Curated Video
Glastonbury Festival: A Magical Blend of Music, Circus, and Adventure
The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts combines music and circus. Learn more about the history, landscape, and activities at this five-day festival.
National Theatre
Playwrights Series: A Journey of Style and Content
This video features a playwright discussing the evolution of her voice and style, touching on the importance of form in relation to content and the power of verbatim theater to heighten audience engagement and appreciation for the beauty...
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Understanding Romeo & Juliet: The Deaths Of Tybalt And Mercutio
Romeo and Juliet is based on the long-standing hatred between two families, it is a tale of star-crossed lovers that is perhaps the greatest tragic love story in English literature. As Romeo tries to break up the fight, Tybalt kills...
National Theatre
The Exciting Process of Devising Theatre: Behind the Scenes of Jane Eyre
This video features a teacher discussing the process of devising theater, where the actors collectively create a performance without a script. They explain the physical and verbal language used to bring characters to life and the...
National Theatre
Creating Instruments for a Post-Apocalyptic World: A Musical Journey
This video showcases the process of creating unique instruments for a post-apocalyptic world in a music and theater production. The musicians experiment with unconventional materials and sounds to bring the director's vision to life,...
National Theatre
The Art of Devising Theatre
The video features a discussion of the process of devising theater, where actors create a play collaboratively without a script. They explain how the process involves physical and verbal exploration, and how it can result in a unique and...