Synopsis
Andrew Marr presents a new production of John Webster's bloody revenge tragedy The Duchess of Malfi (1614) performed in a perfect recreation of an early Jacobean theatre.
Further Information
Other Archive resources
The Mysterious Mr Webster: BBC Arts at the Globe |
Professor James Shapiro goes in search of the mysterious man behind The Duchess of Malfi, the son of a coachmaker who ended up rivalling Shakespeare.
Stage 2 | 2: The Duchess of Malfi
John Webster's tragedy of corruption, jealousy and intrigue. With Aileen Atkins in the title role.