In this video, a playwright shares her thoughts on the importance of limitations and boundaries in creative work, particularly in theater. She discusses how the stage can be a metaphorical space and how the size and intimacy of the play...

How to Make a Wig part 1/3: Master wig-maker Leanne Lashbrook from our Wigs, Hair and Makeup department shows step-by-step instructions for how to make a wig. In this episode: making the base for the wig.

Follow William Shakespeare through 16th and 17th Century London, as the bard created many of the most important works ever written. William Shakespeare enters the theatrical world. This video is part 2 of the series 'Understanding...

In this video, a group of actors discuss their experiences and mistakes in theater, as well as their opinions on Shakespeare's characters and relationships. They also answer questions about acting and love, providing insightful and...

Othello, the timeless battle of good versus evil. The sinister Iago is pitted against Othello, a man of honor. Desdemona presents Othello with a hankerchief as he is ill but he does not take it and she drops it to the floor. Iago finds...

Othello, the timeless battle of good versus evil. The sinister Iago is pitted against Othello, a man of honor. Iago is passed over for a promotion by Othello. This video is part 2 of the series 'Understanding Shakespeare: Othello'.

This video discusses the two roles of the ancient Greek chorus in theater, providing perspective and entertainment. The workshop process of creating a modern chorus for a production of Antigone is also explored, including how the...

Since ancient times, humans have used makeup to alter their appearance. Sometimes this is for beautification purposes, other times for theatrics. Explore the history of makeup and ways the products are commonly used.

A composer explains their job in simple terms, as well as some of the key skills every composer needs, and how what they do fits together with the rest of the team.

Macbeth tells the story of a good man gone bad, driven to murder by ugly ambition and fueled by a power-hungry wife. Macbeth goes to visit the witches and ghosts tell him to be wary of Macduff and also that Macbeth himself is invincible....

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 party takes place, and Romeo and Juliet meet for...

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 scene is set. This video is part 2 of the series...

The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is a theatre in the Greek city of Epidaurus, located on the southeast end of the sanctuary dedicated to the ancient Greek God of medicine, Asclepius. It is built on the west side of Cynortion Mountain,...

This video features various teachers discussing their favorite lines from a play and how they relate to the themes of language, culture, and companionship. The lines highlight the importance of preserving language and culture, the...

This video is a discussion on the importance of scenes in storytelling and how to make them effective by focusing on behavior, desire, and subtext. The speaker shares tips on how to evaluate and improve scenes, and warns against being...

Doctor. Madman. Scientist. God. Mary Shelley's Victor Frankenstein has been described as playing many roles. Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller tell us about inhabiting the character in the National Theatre's stage adaptation.

Macbeth tells the story of a good man gone bad, driven to murder by ugly ambition and fueled by a power-hungry wife. Macbeth goes to murder King Duncan. Lady Macbeth helps her husband bury the murder weapons. This video is part 3 of the...

This video discusses the iconic balcony scene in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, exploring the themes of love and the challenges of portraying the characters on stage and screen. The actors and director share their insights into the...

This video is a lecture on Brian Friel's play "Translations" and its themes of language, culture, and identity in post-colonial Ireland. The speaker discusses how the play explores the impact of language on understanding and...

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. This video is part 1 of the series 'Understanding...

This video is answering the question of who was William Shakespeare.

The Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus is a major theatre in Athens, built at the foot of the Athenian Acropolis. Dedicated to Dionysus, the god of plays and wine (among other things), the theatre could seat as many as 17,000 people with...

In this video, a set designer discusses their process for creating the set of a play adaptation of Jane Eyre. The set was designed to reflect the physical struggles and emotions of the characters, including the use of a handheld light to...

Composer Benjamin Kwasi Burrell describes the process of composing for theatre, by explaining his process of writing the gorgeous music for the National Theatre's production of Small Island.