This Cultural Life | Sam Mendes
Antony and Cleopatra
How the work of Shakespeare came alive for him while watching productions at the RSC, and in particular, a memorable performance of Antony and Cleopatra starring Michael Gambon and Helen Mirren.
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Drama on 3 | Antony and Cleopatra (2014)
Kenneth Branagh and Alex Kingston star in this great tragedy of love and power, part of Radio 3s celebration of the 450th anniversary of the birth of William Shakespeare.
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Drama on 3 | Antony and Cleopatra (2002)
William Shakespeare 's last great tragedy is set against the political backdrop of the Roman Empire and the centre of Egyptian culture, Alexandria. But at the heart of the play is the story of what happens when two people fall in love.