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Ian McKellen on Macbeth
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A Legend's Guide to Shakespeare's Darkest Ambition
Unpack Macbeth's psychology with one of the greatest actors alive
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About the Ebook
Ian McKellen discusses playing Macbeth, in this ebook 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, Ian McKellen discusses playing the title role in Macbeth opposite Judi Dench in Trevor Nunn's 1976 production for the Royal Shakespeare Company.
This interview, together with the others in the series (with actors such as Derek Jacobi, Jude Law and Patrick Stewart), 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
- Gain access to a master performer's insights on power and corruption
- Learn how leading actors approach Shakespeare's most evil protagonist
- Understand the psychological depth required for Macbeth's transformation
- Study world-class interpretation from Nick Hern Books' elite collection
About the Author
Ian McKellen is an acclaimed British actor whose career spans genres ranging from Shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. He is internationally known for his work on screen, including in The Lord of the Rings, X-Men and The Da Vinci Code. He was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1979, was knighted in 1991 for services to the performing arts, and made a Companion of Honour for services to drama and to equality in 2008.
Publication Details
ISBN (EPUB): 9781780012049
Publication Date: 23 May 2013
Pages: 32
Format: Ebook (EPUB)
Publisher: Nick Hern Books
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