Kenneth branagh theatre companys romeo and juliet 2016. Derek jacobi and the forever young shakespeareans kenneth branaghs casting of the 76yearold actor as mercutio in romeo and juliet boldly challenges our. Loki thor, loki laufeyson, loki gif, thomas william hiddleston, tom hiddleston. Romeo and juliet audiobook audio theater by author. 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. 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. Thank god for making kenneth branagh exits william shakespeare, kenneth. Romeo and juliet by william shakespeare, unabridged presented by the renaissance theatre company starring kenneth branagh as romeo samantha bond as juliet judi dench. Film and other nonprint media in addition to print and online resources, you may also be using a videotape, dvd, or other media as part of the research material for.
Lily james as juliet and richard madden as her romeo. For over sixty years, readers of all ages have been enchanted by the magical realms, the epic battles between good and. Kenneth branagh and his creative team present a passionate, modern version of shakespeares classic story of forbidden love. Sir kenneth charles branagh is a british actor, director, film producer and screenwriter.
Librivox recording of romeo and juliet by william shakespeare. Kenneth branagh and cast created a presentation full of emotion and. Fathom events, picturehouse entertainment and kenneth branagh theatre company are thrilled to bring a new vision of william shakespeares heartbreaking tale of forbidden love, romeo and juliet, to select cinemas nationwide for a spectacular onenight event on thursday, july 7. Kenneth branagh has also played the title role in a naxos audiobook cd of. 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. The folger shakespeare library, home to the worlds largest shakespeare collection, brings romeo and. Fathom events, picturehouse entertainment and kenneth branagh theatre company are thrilled to present a new vision of shakespeares heartbreaking tale of forbidden love, romeo and juliet. Romeo and juliet by william shakespeare, unabridged presented by the renaissance theatre company starring kenneth branagh as romeo samantha bond. Book direct from the box office the best choice of seats and no delivery fees. Romeo and juliet by william shakespeare on free audio book. Rob ashford and kenneth branagh take the scenic route in this new. Full cast announced for branaghs romeo and juliet tuesday, 23 february, 2016 the full cast has now been announced for kenneth branaghs upcoming production of romeo. 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.
Review download and listen to this full cast recording of william shakespeares romeo and juliet. The kenneth branagh theatre company has revealed the full cast for romeo and juliet, the fifth production in the inaugural. Directed by kenneth branagh, romeo and juliet is shakespeares famous tragic tale about two starcrossed lovers caught in a doomed romance. Kenneth branagh exclusive interview on bbcs wallander. Kenneth branaghrob ashforddirected romeo and juliet to. Romeo and juliet audiobook prologue act i scene i act i scene ii act i scene iii act i scene iv act i scene v act ii prologue act ii scene i act ii scene ii act ii. No single one of them would have killed it but the concatenation drove me out of the theater. In romeo and juliet, shakespeare creates a tragic world in which two young people fall in love. Freddie fox will take over the role of romeo until the end of the run, due to richard madden sustaining an injury.
At 23, branagh joined the royal shakespeare company, where he took on starring. 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. Hear the love story of romeo, son of montague, and juliet, daughter of capulet, as. It isnt necessarily a terrible idea to update the production to the 1950s after all, what else is west side story. Buy tickets for kenneth branagh romeo and juliet in london. Lily james, richard madden and derek jacobi star in the fourth show of the. In much ado about nothing, shakespeare includes two quite. This new production from the kenneth branagh theatre company sparkles with two of the fairest stars in all telly heaven. Jun, 2016 reuniting the stars of his celebrated film of cinderella, kenneth branagh directs richard madden and lily james who play the leads in shakespeares heartbreaking tale of forbidden love. Folger shakespeare library, the worlds leading center for shakespeare studies. Listen to romeo and juliet by william shakespeare at.
Listen to romeo and juliet audiobook by william shakespeare. The first season of the kenneth branagh theatre company promises a year of unmissable theatre. Kenneth branagh romeo and juliet tickets london from. This is the story of two lovers who are caught between their feuding families and are unable to publicly show their affections. Romeo and juliet bbc radio presents audio cd abridged, audiobook. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Derek jacobi to play mercutio in kenneth branaghs romeo and. Nov 26, 2015 kenneth branaghs production of romeo and juliet will be broadcast live to cinemas next year.
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. The actor has recorded the audiobook version of my memoir, life itself, and my. The kenneth branagh theatre company presents romeo and juliet, the fifth production in the inaugural plays at the garrick season. Never fear, kenneth branagh and rob ashfords interpretation of the bards classic, set in 1950s italy, will broadcast to more than 1,200 movie theaters worldwide live from the garrick theatre on july 7. Romeo and juliet audiobook by william shakespeare, simon. The folger shakespeare library, home to the worlds largest shakespeare collection, brings romeo and juliet to life with this new fulllength, fullcast dramatic recording of its definitive folger edition. Kenneth branagh as hamlet royal shakespeare company series number. Shakespeares heartbreaking tale of forbidden love, brought to life in a new production codirected by rob ashford and kenneth branagh. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Romeo and juliet audiobook, by author info added soon. 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.
Kenneth branaghrob ashforddirected romeo and juliet to hit. This production of romeo and juliet was a pleasure to listen to. This moving interpretation of shakespeares ageless tale of family feuds, starcrossed lovers and tragic, untimely death features a firstrate cast, authentic sets and. James and madden have previously worked with branagh on the smash hit 2015 movie cinderella, in which they played lovers cinderella and prince charming. Romeo and juliet is a simple love story that is brought to life by the poetry and beauty of shakespeares writing style. The sound quality was excellent and the audio extras such as the music at the start of each act heightened the enjoyment of listening. Romeo and juliet archives lily james online your source. Kenneth branaghs production of romeo and juliet at the garrick theatre is easily the sexiest offering in a commemorative year packed with shakespeare. Fathom events, picturehouse entertainment and kenneth branagh theatre company bring a modern take of romeo and juliet, presented in black and white, starring richard madden, lily james.
Director and actor kenneth branaghemma thompson in henry v emma thompson, king henry. It concerns the fate of two very young lovers who would do anything to be together. The play will be broadcast on july 7, in partnership with distributor picturehouse entertainment. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
Fathom events, picturehouse entertainment and kenneth branagh theatre company are thrilled to present a new vision of shakespeares heartbreaking tale of forbidden love, romeo and juliet, captured live from londons garrick theatre, in select cinemas nationwide for a spectacular onenight event on thursday, july 7. Richard madden, lily james, derek jacobi, kenneth branagh, meera syal, taylor james, marisa berenson, rob ashford. May 12, 2016 buy romeo and juliet by william shakespeare, kenneth branagh isbn. Hear the love story of romeo, son of montague, and juliet, daughter of capulet, as they fall in love despite their feuding families. Thor, branaghs return to bigbudget directing, was released on 6 may 2011. Kenneth branaghs highly anticipated production of romeo and juliet starring richard madden and lily james as the star crossed lovers has now opened at the garrick theatre. Romeo and juliet by william shakespeare, unabridged presented by the renaissance theatre company. 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.
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. Romeo and juliet is perhaps the most famous of shakespeares plays and is thought to be the most famous love. 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. Sir kenneth branagh reveals why he is ready to graciously accept. Version 2 romeo and juliet is shakespeares famous tragedy of two starcrossed lovers from rival houses. The cast features lily james juliet, richard madden romeo. This tragic tale of young love comes from early in shakespeares career and has seen numerous adaptations over the centuries. I found myself becoming more aware of the art of shakespeares writing as i focused on the words and not the stage. Presented by the renaissance theatre company starring kenneth branagh as romeo and samantha bond as juliet.
Loki thor 2loki avengersshakespearesophie okonedoking henry v tom hiddleston. 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. For the ears, the beautiful stories from shakespeare audiobook. Shakespeare vs luhrmann vs carlei the infamous, tragic deaths of shakespeares starcrossed lovers romeo of montague and juliet capulet. Buy romeo and juliet by william shakespeare, kenneth branagh isbn. The kenneth branagh theatre company in partnership with picturehouse entertainment, will broadcast romeo and juliet to more than 1200 cinemas worldwide live from the west ends garrick theatre at. Rob ashford and kenneth branagh take the scenic route in this new production. Written by edward ferrie, audiobook narrated by benjamin soames.
Ms41 sir kenneth branagh queens university belfast. Presented by the renaissance theatre company starring kenneth branagh as romeo samantha bond as juliet judi dench as the nurse. Bbc radio has a unique heritage when it comes to shakespeare. James and richard madden in romeo and juliet competent and commercial, but hardly innovative. Kenneth branagh theatre companys romeo and juliet movie cast and crew. An original production commissioned by audible, romeo and juliet. 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. Wallander on may 8th in celebration, series star and producer, kenneth branagh harry potter, gives us insight into the show, unexpected ties to thor. Injured richard madden not returning to kenneth branagh. The chronicles of narnia adult box set audiobook, by c. Librivox recording of romeo and juliet, by william shakespeare. Download and listen to this full cast recording of william shakespeares romeo and juliet.
May 26, 2016 shakespeares heartbreaking tale of forbidden love, brought to life in a new production codirected by rob ashford and kenneth branagh. Kenneth branagh theatre companys romeo and juliet movie. This play, set in an extraordinary world, has become the quintessential story of young love. The story of romeo and juliet is one of unconditional love that shows how far two people will go in. Jul 07, 2016 kenneth branagh theatre companys romeo and juliet movie. Kenneth branagh plays this like a campfire ghost story. Two families in renaissance verona, italy lie at the center of romeo and juliet, shakespeares timeless tragedy about two young. 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.
But this is far from being the case with mary shelleys frankenstein. Kenneth branagh theatre company also includes judi dench the winters tale, zoe wanamaker harlequinadeall on her own, derek jacobi, lily james and richard madden romeo and juliet and rob brydon the painkiller. Kenneth branagh theatre companys romeo and juliet to be. 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. A novel marks the second pairing of david hewson and actor richard armitage, whose previous partnership resulted in audibles 2014. Romeo and juliet is perhaps the most famous of shakespeares plays and is thought to be the most famous love story in western history. 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. Freddie fox talks to nick curtis about stepping in to save kenneth branaghs romeo and juliet at the eleventh hour. Branagh is known for his film adaptations of william shakespeare, beginning with henry v 1989, followed by much ado about nothing 1993, hamlet.
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