I really love the fact that he followed avenues that shakespeare suggested but didnt necessarily detail in depth. Branagh is known for his film adaptations of william shakespeare, beginning. Branaghs romeo and juliet a jacobian triumph jonny. Shakespeares heartbreaking tale of forbidden love, brought to life in a new production codirected by rob ashford and kenneth branagh. Feature interviews with kenneth branagh and emma thompson are also to be. This listing was originally compiled by clare mcveigh. Romeo and juliet renaissance theatre company, 3 audio cassettes. It was a challenge recording richard iii for audiobook, but also a particular.
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. It was among shakespeares most popular plays, during his lifetime, and along with hamlet, is one of his most frequently performed plays. Now kenneth branagh plays the leading role and codirects a. 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. I have had some experience of audio with the three shakespeare productions we did.
Lily james as juliet and richard madden as her romeo. Romeo and juliet the kenneth branagh theatre company live cinema season continues with a new vision of shakespeares heartbreaking tale of forbidden love. Express i listened to was read by kenneth branagh and i absolutely loved it. Branagh trained at the royal academy of dramatic art in london, and in 2015 succeeded richard attenborough as its president. Romeo and juliet kenneth branagh theatre company british. Romeo and juliet archives lily james online your source. Derek jacobi joins the kenneth branagh theatre company in londons west end production of romeo and juliet. Jun 01, 2016 derek jacobi joins the kenneth branagh theatre company in londons west end production of romeo and juliet. Kenneth branagh romeo and juliet tickets london from. Iii 1955, while branagh starred in a radio and audiobook version of the play. It isnt necessarily a terrible idea to update the production to the 1950s after all, what else is west side story. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. 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. Kenneth branagh said to the stage last year that staging romeo and juliet carried a sense of unfinished business, and as companies continue to.
This new production from the kenneth branagh theatre company sparkles with two of the fairest stars in all telly heaven. 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. Lincoln in the bardos audiobook has such a starstudded cast that. Directed by kenneth branagh, romeo and juliet is shakespeares famous tragic tale about two starcrossed lovers caught in a doomed romance. The kenneth branagh theatre company presents romeo and juliet, the fifth production in the inaugural plays at the garrick season. Rob ashford and kenneth branagh take the scenic route in this new production. The kenneth branagh theatre company has revealed the full cast for romeo and juliet, the fifth production in the inaugural plays at the garrick season joining lily james as juliet, richard madden as romeo and derek jacobi as mercutio is meera syal as the nurse. The first time was in 1958, when dench was in romeo and juliet at the old vic. Romeo and juliet by william shakespeare, unabridged presented by the renaissance theatre company starring kenneth branagh as romeo samantha bond as juliet judi dench. He has both directed and starred in several film adaptations of william shakespeares plays, including henry v 1989 for which he was. Early on, i was exceptionally fortunate to see their production of a winters tale. Sir kenneth branaghs and emma watsons first movie together since harry. Romeo and juliet 2h 45min romance 18 november 2016 japan two teenagers fall in love, but their feuding families and fate itself cause the relationship to end in tragedy.
The kenneth branagh theatre company has revealed the full cast for romeo and juliet, the fifth production in the inaugural plays at the garrick season. Reuniting the stars of his celebrated film cinderella, kenneth branagh and. Miss pettigrew lives for a day by winifred watson, read by frances. Branaghs romeo and juliet a jacobian triumph jonny english. Kenneth branaghrob ashforddirected romeo and juliet to hit. This audiobook, narrated by tim curry with a full cast, is fantastic. The kenneth branagh theatre company live cinema season continues with a new vision of shakespeares heartbreaking tale of forbidden love. Freddie fox will take over the role of romeo until the end of the run, due to richard madden sustaining an injury. Kenneth branagh theatre companys romeo and juliet movie cast and crew. Presented by the renaissance theatre company starring kenneth branagh as romeo and samantha bond as juliet.
I cant stand it when people say romeo and juliet is the best romance ever. 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. Written by william shakespeare, narrated by kenneth branagh, geraldine mcewan, nicholas farrell, stella gonet, michael maloney. Award winners book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books top books of the month. Kenneth branagh, whose filmography includes roles such as hamlet in hamlet along with a role in just about every shakespeare adaptation you can imagine. Ms41 sir kenneth branagh queens university belfast. The ensemble cast of kenneth branaghs murder on the orient express is shaping up to be pretty special branagh, who will direct and star in the adaptation, is to be joined by johnny depp.
Rob ashford and kenneth branagh take the scenic route in. 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. Kenneth branagh as romeo and samantha bond as juliet in 1986 at the lyric. Harry potter alumni emma watson and daniel radcliffe are lining up leading. Branagh and his creative team present a modern passionate version of the classic tragedy. 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, and. Review of romeo and juliet at the garrick theatre in the west end. Buy tickets for kenneth branagh romeo and juliet in london.
Book direct from the box office the best choice of seats and no delivery fees. Kenneth branagh as hamlet royal shakespeare company series number. Screening live at kino rye and kino hawkhurst on thursday 7th july at 7pm. Kenneth branaghrob ashforddirected romeo and juliet to. Here is romeo and juliet not as some gloomladen tragedy from the start but as a pacy depiction of a prosperous, exciting town. See more ideas about romeo and juliet, elizabethan era and a discovery of witches. 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. Kenneth branagh introduces romeo and juliet youtube. Kenneth branagh as romeo and samantha bond as juliet in 1986 at the lyric hammersmith. 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. Romeo and juliet by david hewson goodreads share book. May 26, 2016 shakespeares heartbreaking tale of forbidden love, brought to life in a new production codirected by rob ashford and kenneth branagh.
No single one of them would have killed it but the concatenation drove me out of the theater. But having spent many an hour scrutinising images of shakespeare for my book, who. The trailer for the kenneth branagh theatre company s production of romeo and juliet, broadcast live to cinemas across the uk and around the world on thursday 7 july. Romeo and juliet will be screened in high definition black and white. Kenneth branaghs production of romeo and juliet will be broadcast live to cinemas next year. Emma watson and a cast of eight other actresses and singers will portray one of the. Emma watson talks turning 30, working with meryl streep, and being happily single british vogue duration. Exclusively written for audible, only available in audio i think romeo and juliet is the greatest, most tragic love story ever told. A sweet photo of ken and em, with a reminder that you can see emma in wit. The story of romeo and juliet is one of unconditional love that shows how far two people will go in order to be together for eternity. Emma watson, michelle williams, kenneth branagh, julia ormond.
Sir kenneth charles branagh is a northern irish actor, director, film producer and screenwriter. Among actors, the role of hamlet, prince of denmark, is considered the jewel in the crown of a triumphant theatrical career. Emma watson and daniel radcliffe set for starring roles in two. Feature interviews with kenneth branagh and emma thompson are. Now kenneth branagh plays the leading role and codirects a brillant ensemble performance.
Sir kenneth branagh directs shakespeare with a seriousness and opulence not much seen in british theatre at present. I have had some experience of audio with the three shakespeare productions we. Emma watson kenneth branagh alexis bledel shailene. And in luminous lily james lady rose in downton abbey he has found the perfect juliet. Audible recently released a new version of emma, delightfully read by emma thompson.
Joining lily james as juliet, richard madden as romeo and derek jacobi as mercutio is meera syal as the nurse. Romeo and juliet is a tragedy, written by william shakespeare early in his career, about two young starcrossed lovers, whose deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families. Well, hewson managed to get me invested in romeo and juliet. Kenneth branaghs production of romeo and juliet at the garrick theatre is easily the sexiest offering in a commemorative year packed with shakespeare. Also featuring sir derek jacobi as mercutio and meera syal as the nurse. Sir kenneth branagh receives pragnell shakespeare birthday award. Nov 26, 2015 kenneth branaghs production of romeo and juliet will be broadcast live to cinemas next year. The cast features lily james juliet, richard madden romeo. Act 3, scene 1 romeo and juliet william shakespeare.
Romeo and juliet branagh theatre live dendy cinemas. 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. Oct 11, 2017 kenneth branagh codirects with rob ashford, reuniting with the stars of his celebrated film of cinderella, richard madden and lily james, as romeo and juliet. Lily james, richard madden and derek jacobi star in the fourth show of the acclaimed kenneth branagh season at the garrick. Emma watson, michelle williams, kenneth branagh, julia ormond, toby jones, dominic cooper. The kenneth branagh theatre company, in partnership with picturehouse entertainment, broadcast romeo and juliet to more than 1,200 cinemas worldwide live. Romeo only married her because he wanted the goods. Emma watson as belle on the set of beauty and the beast hermione. A longstanding feud between veronas montague and capulet families brings about devastating consequences for two young lovers caught in the conflict. Kenneth branagh codirects with rob ashford, reuniting with the stars of his celebrated film of cinderella, richard madden and lily james, as romeo and juliet. What david hewson did with this script is so exciting to me. 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. 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. Branaghs romeo and juliet a jacobian triumph the kenneth branagh theatre companys residency of the garrick theatre is drawing to a close.
James and richard madden in romeo and juliet competent and commercial, but hardly innovative. 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. He has also directed for naxos audiobooks four shakespeare plays, including king richard iii with kenneth branagh, which won best drama award from the. A longstanding feud between veronas montague and capulet families brings. 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, and derek jacobi, to select cinemas nationwide. His performance was lauded as the performance of the year by several. A year later in 1989 branagh costarred with emma thompson in the. Kenneth branagh theatre companys romeo and juliet movie. As a supplement to the book, watson has exhaustively annotated. Kenneth branagh theatre companys romeo and juliet 2016. Media no videos, backdrops or posters have been added to kenneth branagh theatre company live. 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. The play will be broadcast on july 7, in partnership with distributor picturehouse entertainment. The first season of the kenneth branagh theatre company promises a year of unmissable theatre.
Richard madden, lily james, derek jacobi, kenneth branagh, meera syal, taylor james, marisa berenson, rob ashford. May 26, 2016 sir kenneth branagh directs shakespeare with a seriousness and opulence not much seen in british theatre at present. Among shakespeares plays, hamlet is considered by many his masterpiece. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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