Interpreting Shakespeare
Join Andrew Hilton and an actor from his company as they bring King Lear to life during this online course.
King Lear: Autumn 2023
Details | Description |
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When | Tuesday evenings, 7 pm to 9 pm |
Dates |
(8 meetings) 3 October to 5 December 2023 (no classes 24 October and 14 November) |
Where |
Online |
Tutor | Andrew Hilton, Founder of Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory (stf) |
Description |
Explore King Lear with a leading Shakespeare director, using both theatrical and academic techniques of interpretation. While the Guardian critic Michael Billington pointedly omits it from his ‘101 Greatest Plays’ it is widely regarded, both in the academic world and in the theatre, as among the finest of Shakespeare’s works. Andrew Hilton has directed the play twice, most recently with the late John Shrapnel as the King. Over eight Tuesday evenings he will guide you through the text line by line, shedding light on its glories and attempting to answer the many questions it provokes. As in previous classes he will be joined by members of his company, Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory, to experiment with alternative interpretations of key passages. In advance of the first class, you will be sent a text of the play, and suggestions for preparatory reading. As part of this course there will be a reading week on 14 November, during which you will be given tasks to complete in your own time. Note that this is not an actors’ workshop but is conceived specifically for Shakespeare’s audience and readership. You will be invited to read out loud, but not required to do so. Andrew Hilton's Shakespeare productions have been repeatedly praised in the national press for their clarity and intelligence. In 2014 he was awarded an Honorary D.Litt by the University of Bristol. This course follows highly successful courses on The Winter's Tale, As You Like It, Measure for Measure, Twelfth Night and Macbeth. |
Course fee |
£170 |
Previous qualifications/experience | No qualifications needed. Open to the public. |
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