Publisher's Synopsis
' You will experience the words of Shakespeare as you have never before, interpreted by some of the most accomplished actors of our time ' Sir Derek Jacobi
' A rare and valuable resource ' Andrew Wade Voice Coach, Royal Shakespeare Company
The audio CD with this edition of The Tempest contains a series of recordings to illustrate how different actors place their own interpretation on the play . Hear superb performances by Sir Ian McKellen as Prospero, Simon Russell Beale as Antonio, Jennifer Ehle as Miranda and narration by Derek Jacobi.
The text is illustrated with photographs from notable productions and film adaptations , and takes you behind the scenes with set drawings, costume designs and scene edits, all from original notes.
As well as the playtext there are articles and interviews from notable Shakespeare scholars and performers.
An invaluable tool for students from GCSE to A level and beyond.
