Being Shakespeare
Synopsis
Featuring a tour de force performance from Simon Callow, Being Shakespeare is a one-man show about the life and work of the world’s greatest playwright. Written by the renowned scholar Jonathan Bate, and taking its cue from Jacques’ famous ‘Seven Ages of Man’ speech in As You Like It, the drama traces Shakespeare’s life from his birth in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564 to his burial there fifty-two years later. Weaving together this story with extracts from many of Shakespeare’s most famous plays, Simon Callow presents a vivid and very human portrait of the man and of the Elizabethan world in which he lived. Recorded before an audience during the play’s triumphant London run, Being Shakespeare is both a wonderful introduction to the author and a richly nuanced, funny and fascinating study for those who already love his plays.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Wyver
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Bate
- Original Title
- Being Shakespeare
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Wyver
Jonathan Bate
David Freeman
Department Leadership Roster
David Freeman
Editor
Jonathan Bate
Writer
John Wyver
Director
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What is Being Shakespeare about?
Featuring a tour de force performance from Simon Callow, Being Shakespeare is a one-man show about the life and work of the world’s greatest playwright. Written by the renowned scholar Jonathan Bate, and taking its cue from Jacques’ famous ‘Seven Ages of Man’ speech in As You Like It, the drama traces Shakespeare’s life from his birth in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564 to his burial there fifty-two years later. Weaving together this story with extracts from many of Shakespeare’s most famous plays, Simon Callow presents a vivid and very human portrait of the man and of the Elizabethan world in which he lived. Recorded before an audience during the play’s triumphant London run, Being Shakespeare is both a wonderful introduction to the author and a richly nuanced, funny and fascinating study for those who already love his plays.
Who directed Being Shakespeare?
Being Shakespeare was directed by John Wyver.
Who stars in Being Shakespeare?
The principal cast of Being Shakespeare includes Simon Callow.
When was Being Shakespeare released and how long is it?
Being Shakespeare was released in 2012 with a total runtime of Unknown.