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Zoë Wanamaker on Beatrice
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Inside Shakespeare's Wittiest Heroine with a Master Performer
A celebrated actor's deep dive into Much Ado About Nothing
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About the Ebook
Zoë Wanamaker discusses playing Beatrice in Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, in this ebook taken from Shakespeare On Stage: Volume 2 - Twelve Leading Actors on Twelve Key Roles.
In each volume of the Shakespeare On Stage series, a leading actor takes us behind the scenes of a landmark Shakespearean production, recreating in detail their memorable performance in a major role. They lead us through the choices they made in rehearsal, and how the character works in performance, shedding new light on some of the most challenging roles in the canon. The result is a series of individual masterclasses that will be invaluable for other actors and directors, as well as students of Shakespeare – and fascinating for audiences of the plays.
In this volume, Zoë Wanamaker discusses playing the role of Beatrice in Nicholas Hytner's production of Much Ado About Nothing at the National Theatre, London, in 2007.
This interview, together with the others in the series (with actors such as Ian McKellen, Simon Russell Beale, Alan Rickman and Fiona Shaw), is also available in the collection Shakespeare On Stage: Volume 2 - Twelve Leading Actors on Twelve Key Roles by Julian Curry, with a foreword by Nicholas Hytner.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Learn from a beloved actor's interpretation of Beatrice's sharp wit
- Explore the romantic comedy at the heart of Much Ado About Nothing
- Discover techniques for balancing comedy and emotional truth in Shakespeare
- Study expert character work from Nick Hern Books' Shakespeare on Stage series
About the Author
Zoë Wanamaker is an American-British stage, television and film actress, who has worked extensively with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre. A nine-time Olivier Award nominee, she has also received four Tony Award nominations for her work on Broadway, as well as playing numerous roles in film and television.
Publication Details
ISBN (EPUB): 9781780018973
Publication Date: 27 April 2017
Pages: 44
Format: Ebook (EPUB)
Publisher: Nick Hern Books
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