As part of bbc radio 3s celebration of the 450th anniversary of the birth of william shakespeare, kenneth branagh. Rob ashford and kenneth branagh take the scenic route in this new production. This new production from the kenneth branagh theatre company sparkles with two of the fairest stars in all telly heaven. Including a selection of excellent drama productions.
Freddie fox will take over the role of romeo until the end of the run, due to richard madden sustaining an injury. Hear the love story of romeo, son of montague, and juliet, daughter of capulet, as they fall in love despite their. This version of romeo and juliet was performed as part of the plays at the garrick season in 2016, starring derek jacobi as mercutio, meera syal as the nurse, and lily james and richard madden as the starcrossed lovers. This tragic tale of the worlds most famous starcrossed couple was originally written to be seen, but the genius of shakespeares language is stunningly beautiful to the naked ear as well. May 31, 2016 kenneth branagh said to the stage last year that staging romeo and juliet carried a sense of unfinished business, and as companies continue to mark 400 years since shakespeares death, he.
Download and listen to this full cast recording of william shakespeares romeo and juliet. May 01, 2015 derek jacobi to play mercutio in kenneth branaghs romeo and juliet the veteran actor will join his fellow cinderella costars lily james and richard madden in the production at londons garrick. Fathom events, picturehouse entertainment and kenneth branagh theatre company bring a modern take of romeo and juliet. Romeo and juliet is an early tragedy by william shakespeare about two teenage starcrossd lovers whose untimely deaths ultimately unite their feuding households. Grade 91 gcse english romeo and juliet the complete play cgp gcse english 91 revision. He is joined by alec mccowen as gloucester, kenneth branagh as the fool, harriet walter as gonerill, sara kestelman as regan and emilia fox as cordelia. Romeo and juliet by william shakespeare free at loyal books. He is joined by alec mccowen as gloucester, kenneth branagh as the fool, harriet walter as gonerill, sara kestelman as.
Dont miss kenneth branagh as the unforgettable archie rice in john osbornes modern classic the entertainer, broadcast live from londons garrick theatre to cinemas worldwide on thursday 27 october. The story is rather extraordinary in that the normal problems faced by young lovers are here so very large. Richard madden and lily james in branagh theatre live. Freddie fox joins sir kenneth branagh s romeo and juliet after an unfortunate set of circumstances leaves the play without its male lead richard madden and his understudy. Romeo and juliet is one of shakespeares most heartbreaking plays. Kenneth branagh theatre companys romeo and juliet 2016. Romeo and juliet is perhaps the most famous of shakespeares plays and is thought to be the most famous love story in western history.
Early on, i was exceptionally fortunate to see their production of a winters tale. This edition of romeo and juliet is an adaptation of shakespeares eponymous play, the incredible romantic story full of passion and wisdom retold in plain. Broadway annoyed that you cant get to the west end to see cinderella film stars richard madden, lily james and derek jacobi in romeo and juliet. Romeo and juliet and millions of other books are available for instant access. Derek jacobi to play mercutio in kenneth branaghs romeo and. Romeo and juliet branagh theatre live dendy cinemas. Kenneth branagh said to the stage last year that staging romeo and juliet carried a sense of unfinished business, and as companies continue to mark 400 years since shakespeares. William shakespeare, kenneth branagh, alex kingston, bbc worldwide ltd. This moving interpretation of shakespeares ageless tale of family feuds, starcrossed lovers and tragic, untimely death features a firstrate cast, authentic sets and colorful costumes that will envelop you in worlds most famous love story. It is not simply that the families of romeo and juliet. Kenneth branaghrob ashforddirected romeo and juliet to hit.
Rob ashford and kenneth branagh direct richard madden and lily james as romeo and juliet, derek jacobi as mercutio and meera syal as. The daily mail writes that lily james and richard madden will play shakespeares iconic, starcrossed lovers in romeo and juliet, directed by kenneth branagh next spring for his new theatre. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Even though juliet was a capulet, romeo took his chances and confessed his love for her. May 26, 2016 shakespeares heartbreaking tale of forbidden love, brought to life in a new production codirected by rob ashford and kenneth branagh. Despite the bitter rivalry that exists between their families, romeo montague and juliet. Richard madden romeo, lily james juliet, derek jacobi mercutio. Directed by kenneth branagh, romeo and juliet is shakespeares famous tragic tale about two starcrossed lovers caught in a doomed romance. It isnt necessarily a terrible idea to update the production to the 1950s after all, what else is west side story. Romeo and juliet audiobook william shakespeare, edith. Two families in renaissance verona, italy lie at the center of romeo and juliet, shakespeares timeless tragedy about two young teens caught up in the whirlwind of emotions and decisions typical of so many young people, past and present. Because this production of romeo and juliet features a fullcast performance, original music, and sound effects, it could accurately be described as an audio play. Buy tickets for kenneth branagh romeo and juliet in london. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
Coriolanus playing coriolanus, for the renaisance theatre company. The play, set in denmark, recounts how prince hamlet exacts revenge on his uncle claudius, who has. Bbc radio has a unique heritage when it comes to shakespeare. He goes in for the kiss and she has that lovely line. This production of romeo and juliet featuring kenneth branagh and sir john gielgud is a superb contribution to the field of classics on cassette. Narrator for the unabridged audiobook version of the magicians nephew from the c. May 27, 2016 romeo and juliet kenneth branagh company. It is some meteor that the sun exhales, to be to thee this night a torchbearer, and light thee.
In a society dominated by religion and bound by ties of strict fam. Since 1923, when the newly formed company broadcast its first fulllength play, generations of actors and producers have honed and perfected the craft of making shakespeare to be heard. Kenneth charles branagh was born on december 10, 1960, in belfast, northern ireland, to parents william branagh, a plumber and carpenter, and frances harper, both born in 1930. The play has been highly praised by literary critics for its language and dramatic effect. Romeo and juliet bbc radio presents audio, cassette abridged, audiobook. The most iconic love story of all time, shakespeares romeo and juliet is an epicscale tragedy of desire and revenge. The trailer for the kenneth branagh theatre companys production of romeo and juliet, broadcast live to cinemas across the uk and around the world on thursday 7 july. The veteran actor will join his fellow cinderella costars lily james and richard madden in the production at londons garrick theatre in. William shakespeare 15641616 william shakespeares most wellknown play is more than most people realize. Shakespeares heartbreaking tale of forbidden love, brought to life in a new production codirected by rob ashford and kenneth branagh. Librivox recording of romeo and juliet by william shakespeare. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android.
Michael sheen and kate beckinsale in romeo and juliet, paul scofield and kenneth branagh in king lear. Hamlet is a tragedy by william shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1599 and 1601. Kenneth branagh as the fool, harriet walter as gonerill, sara kestelman as regan and emilia fox as cordelia. Romeo and juliet bbc radio presents audio cd abridged, audiobook. Lily james, richard madden and derek jacobi star in the fourth show of the acclaimed kenneth branagh season at the garrick. Romeo and juliet audiobook william shakespeare audible. James and richard madden in romeo and juliet competent and commercial, but hardly innovative. Lily james and richard madden to lead kenneth branaghs romeo.
Branagh and his creative team present a modern passionate version of the classic tragedy. Romeo and juliet the kenneth branagh theatre company live cinema season continues with a new vision of shakespeares heartbreaking tale of forbidden love. This is the ninth recording of shakespeare plays undertaken by naxos audiobooks in conjunction with cambridge university press, and is directed by john tydeman. Kenneth branagh romeo and juliet tickets london from. Presented by the renaissance theatre company starring kenneth branagh as romeo and samantha bond as juliet. Ellen terry from 1911 the renaissance theatre production with kenneth branagh, sir jon gielgud and dame judi dench. Here is the fullcast production of shakespeares classic love story, fully dramatized from the complete text, and starring michael sheen as romeo and kate beckinsale as juliet. Branaghs romeo and juliet a jacobian triumph jonny english. Romeo and juliet audiobook, by author info added soon. No single one of them would have killed it but the concatenation drove me out of the theater. So, i say to freddie fox, how did it feel to save kenneth branaghs west end romeo and juliet, stepping into the lead role with 48 hours notice. Rob ashford and kenneth branagh take the scenic route in this new.
In opera, ballet, the concert hall, the musical theatre and no doubt on ice as well. Kenneth branaghs production of romeo and juliet at the garrick theatre is easily the sexiest offering in a commemorative year packed with shakespeare. Kenneth branagh and alex kingston star in shakespeares tragedy of love and power. The renaissance theatre company in association with bbc radio. When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your library section along with the audio. While it is the story of starcrossed lovers, romeo and juliet, it is also the story of two families in the middle of a bitter feud. Lily james as juliet and richard madden as her romeo. The kenneth branagh theatre company today sadly announced that due to medical advice, richard madden will not be returning to the company of romeo and juliet before the production completes its.
However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. When romeo saw juliet, he fell in love with her instantly. Screening live at kino rye and kino hawkhurst on thursday 7th july at 7pm. Branagh portrayed laurence olivier in my week with. It concerns the fate of two very young lovers who would do anything to be together. But now branagh reunites richard madden and lily james, the stars of his film version of cinderella, for a far more coarsegrained, aggressively moderndress production of romeo and juliet thats like a weird hollywood version, kicking off with a portentous voiceover narration that opens the show and from which it goes steadily downhill. Romeo and juliet by william shakespeare on free audio book. Derek jacobi to play mercutio in kenneth branaghs romeo and juliet. A longstanding feud between veronas montague and capulet families brings about devastating consequences for two young lovers caught in the conflict. Jul 11, 2016 branaghs romeo and juliet a jacobian triumph the kenneth branagh theatre companys residency of the garrick theatre is drawing to a close. Kenneth branagh has also played the title role in a naxos audiobook cd of richard iii, by william shakespeare, another role that olivier also played. Kenneth branagh introduces romeo and juliet youtube. Romeo and juliet by kenneth roy goodreads share book.
He is joined by alec mccowen as gloucester, kenneth branagh as the fool, harriet. This production of romeo and juliet featuring kenneth branagh and sir john. James and madden have previously worked with branagh on the smash hit 2015 movie cinderella, in which they played lovers cinderella and prince charming. Injured richard madden not returning to kenneth branagh. Like all love stories, she felt the same way about him, but this love was forbidden by both households. Hear the love story of romeo, son of montague, and juliet, daughter of capulet, as they fall in love despite their feuding families. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Book direct from the box office the best choice of seats and no delivery fees. Kenneth branagh and cast created a presentation full of emotion and. May 25, 2016 rob ashford and kenneth branagh direct richard madden and lily james as romeo and juliet, derek jacobi as mercutio and meera syal as the nurse, in shakespeare. Romeo and juliet with kenneth branagh and samantha bond.
Jul 25, 2016 the kenneth branagh theatre company, in partnership with picturehouse entertainment, broadcast romeo and juliet to more than 1,200 cinemas worldwide live from the west ends garrick theatre july 7. Freddie fox on taking over richard madden in kenneth branagh. Romeo and juliet archives lily james online your source. Browse audiobooks read by kenneth branagh sorted by best. The kenneth branagh theatre company live cinema season continues with a new vision of shakespeares heartbreaking tale of forbidden love. Presented by the renaissance theatre company starring kenneth branagh as romeo samantha bond as juliet judi dench as the nurse. Reuniting the stars of his celebrated film of cinderella, kenneth branagh directs richard madden and lily james as romeo and juliet and sir derek jacobi as mercutio. Lily james and richard madden in romeo and juliet dir. This tragic tale of young love comes from early in shakespeares career and has seen numerous adaptations over the centuries. Buy romeo and juliet by william shakespeare, kenneth branagh isbn. With lily james downton abbey, cinderella and richard madden game of thrones, cinderella as the starcrossed lovers firing up the under 30s, plus shakespearean stalwart derek jacobi. Juliet s cousin tybalt, finds out the forbidden love between romeo and juliet.