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Adrian Lester on Henry V
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A Leading Actor's Journey to Shakespeare's Warrior King
Adrian Lester reveals his approach to Henry V
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About the Ebook
Adrian Lester discusses playing Henry V. Taken from Shakespeare On Stage: Thirteen Leading Actors on Thirteen Key Roles.
In each volume of the Shakespeare On Stage series, a leading actor takes us behind the scenes, recreating in detail a memorable performance in one of Shakespeare's major roles. They discuss their character, working through the play scene by scene, with refreshing candour and in forensic detail. The result is a masterclass on playing the role, invaluable for other actors and directors, as well as students of Shakespeare – and fascinating for audiences of the play.
In this volume, Adrian Lester discusses playing the title role in Henry V in a modern-dress production at the National Theatre, staged during the invasion of Iraq in 2003.
This interview, together with the others in the series (with actors such as Judi Dench, Ian McKellen and Jude Law), is also available in the collection Shakespeare On Stage: Thirteen Leading Actors on Thirteen Key Roles by Julian Curry, with a foreword by Trevor Nunn.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Experience an acclaimed actor's personal exploration of Henry V
- Learn how to balance leadership, vulnerability, and warrior intensity
- Understand the political and personal dimensions of the role
- Study mastery from Nick Hern Books' Shakespeare on Stage performer series
About the Author
Adrian Lester is an award-winning British actor. He won a Critics' Circle Theatre Award in 2013 for his performance as Ira Aldridge in Red Velvet. On screen, his work includes Hustle, Primary Colours and The Day After Tomorrow.
Publication Details
ISBN (EPUB): 9781780012032
Publication Date: 23 May 2013
Pages: 30
Format: Ebook (EPUB)
Publisher: Nick Hern Books
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