Changing Stages | Shakespeare
The first in a new six-part series in which Richard Eyre gives his personal view of the story of theatre over the last 100 years. This week, he looks at the enduring popularity of Shakespeare, aided by contributions from leading names in the theatre, including Tom Stoppard, Peter Brook, Judi Dench, Arthur Miller, Ian McKellen, Trevor Nunn, Peter Hall and the late John Gielgud.
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The Lively Arts | Macbeth: Introduction
Performance of Verdi's great dramatic opera, sung in the original Italian. The text is by Piave, after Shakespeare. The BBC's first studio opera production in stereo will be broadcast simultaneously on Radio 3, and introduced by Robin Ray.
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The Lively Arts | Macbeth: Part 2
Performance of Verdi's great dramatic opera, sung in the original Italian. The text is by Piave, after Shakespeare. The BBC's first studio opera production in stereo will be broadcast simultaneously on Radio 3, and introduced by Robin Ray.