A day before it was scheduled to be posted online, the bbc website have uploaded the filmed production of david tennant in richard ii. Retrospectively, on one point, i find the comparison about the banking system interesting, and it was made long before the credit crunch. Shakespeare saw 360 degrees of humanity, and thats why he endures from actor david tennant to artistic director gregory doran, royal shakespeare company thespians reflect on. Richard ii stage footage act iv, scene 1 the deposition.
This is the one to see, if you love richard ii the play. Watch david tennants richard ii for free and loads. I really, really, really was reluctant to believe this typing at first because david tennant doesnt particularly resemble your stereotypical intj. The truest production that i have seen on tape or dvd is the one with the equally magnificent sir derek jacobi as richard ii, from the bbc 1978 version with john gielgud. The deposition scene, act iv, scene 1 of shakespeares history play, richard ii. David tennant returns as richard ii in london bbc america. Director david giles shot this movie in such a way as to create a visual metaphor for king richard ii s position in relation to the court. Rsc artistic director gregory doran directs david tennant in. Richard tennant, ii was born near glasgow, scotland in 1744. Interview with david tennant winter 20 rsc richard ii by gema perez. Tennant repeated his performance as richard ii in the rscs king and country cycle in 2016, starting at the barbican theatre in london before transferring to the brooklyn academy of music in new york. He has played a number of parts in radio plays including benedict in the bbc adaptation of much a do about nothing, and the lead in the highly successful successful radio 4 show, double income no kids yet. David tennant to play richard ii at the rsc telegraph. Christopher luscombe, director of twelfth night, said.
David tennant played the title role of richard ii in this production which was filmed at the royal shakespeare. Watch david tennant s richard ii for free and loads more shakespeare plays. Richard ii starring former doctor who lead david tennant proved a big draw at the box. Series three, part two is released on dvd in the us today. David tennant plays his final richard ii in new york tonight. Tennant repeated his performance as richard ii in the rscs king and country cycle. Rsc if you werent able to snap up tickets to see david tennant play richard ii in the upcoming soldout royal shakespeare company production, you may not need to selfflagellate too much. David tennant is interviewed at the royal shakespeare theatre. A man whose vanity threatens to divide the great houses of england and drag his people into a dynastic civil war that will last for 100 years. David tennant plays richard ii as he hands his crown to bollingbroke, played by nigel lindsay. A brief history of britain 10661485, by nicholas vincent, because im getting ready to be in shakespeares richard ii. A stunning production which led me to read and reread this several times. David tennant backs rsc campaign to create global shakespeare community.
Follow us on instagram subscribe to us on youtube follow us on twitter like us on facebook. David tennant plays a consistently interesting richard ii. David has had a highly acclaimed career on the stage and has performed with the royal shakespeare company and the national theatre. Movies to watch but not download a list of 4323 titles created 14 oct 2016 shakespeare. Doctor whos david tennant will be returning to londons barbican to reprise his role as richard ii in william shakespeares historical play, reports bbc news. David tennant for water aid let them know its christmas scraps by zielono.
David tennant plays richard ii as he hands his crown to bollingbroke, played by. Rscs richard ii david tennants final speech youtube. Richard ii, with david tennant in the title role, was the first play directed by gregory doran in his new position as artistic director of the rsc in october 20. Tom sutcliffe discusses david tennant s starring role in richard ii, in gregory dorans first production as artistic director at the royal shakespeare theatre in stratford. Rsc and marquee tv to release twelfth night with kara. As a admirer of david tennant s work, i went to go and see this production in stratford upon avons rsc twice. May 27, 20 david tennant s shakespeare performance to play live in cinemas this article is more than 6 years old rscs production of king richard ii to be relayed live around the world and streamed into.
Fiona shaw as the richard ii is perhaps an attempt to link the young kings reign with that of elizabeth i, however the artistic intentions of the director divert away from the character of richard and the. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music. David tennant, richard ii best actor in a play youtube. A video of david tennant talking about shakespeare has been posted to youtube by the economist. Join the 10th doctor on journeys in time and space in these stories. David tennants longhaired richard ii rules at rsc bbc news. Studio design has a technical article about the lighting and backdrop chains for. As well as performances from former doctor who david tennant and exwizard and xman sir ian mckellen, shakespeare lives will see contributions from dame judi dench, dame carol ann duffy, adrian. Watch david tennant in richard ii, act iv, scene 1. From doctor who to richard ii, david tennant is never happier than when hes pretending.
A video of david tennant and the cast of richard ii. David tennant played the title role of richard ii in this production which was filmed at the royal shakespeare theatre in. With elisabeth moss, david tennant, michael gambon, gabriel byrne. David tennant, a former doctor who, dons a monarchs crown. Tenth doctor enfp, alec hardy intj, jeanfrancios mercier istp, benedick much ado about nothing entp, cambell bain enfj, richard ii intj, hamlet intj etc. A video has been posted to youtube of david tennant at the bfi tenth doctor screening yesterday answering the question about who was the best kisser. David tennant to play richard ii with the royal shakespeare. It was also the first play that the company broadcast live from stratforduponavon to cinemas worldwide on november 20. Rsc launch largest ever celebration of shakespeare the stratford. Richard ii royal shakespeare company digital theatre. Rsc artistic director gregory doran directs david tennant in the title role of a definitive production of a great play. The performance of david tennant as well as his fellow cast mates must be applauded for its consistency across its run at the rsc in stratford.
Oct 18, 20 david tennant turned in one of the finest stage performances in decades with hamlet five years ago, now he and gregory doran have joined forces again for a gripping account of richard ii at the. David tennant is everybodys angel who kisses a lot duration. David tennant, usain bolt and richard branson in virgin by gema perez. David tennant s latest role sees him transformed into a king with flowing locks in the royal shakespeare companys rsc richard ii. King richard iii bbc monarchy history documentary baskerville manor. I cant believe how long it has taken me to discover this jewel of a play. The royal drama is part of the rsc fourplay king and country cycle that includes henry iv, parts i and ii and henry v. In this section we take a look at david tennant s amazing theatrical history. Pest control, the forever trap, the nemonite invasion, the rising night, the day of the troll, the last voyage and dead air.
The telegraph reports that david tennant in richard ii is an example of how primary school children can be captivated by shakespeare. Music and speeches from the royal shakespeare companys production of richard ii are available for purchase on cd and from itunes beginning oct. Rsc artistic director gregory doran directs david tennant in the title role. A man whose vanity threatens to divide the great houses of england and drag his people into a dynastic civil war that will last 100 years. In this momentous sixweek residency marking the 400th anniversary of shakespeares death, director gregory doran and the royal shakespeare company present the epic fourplay cycle in its entirety, offering a rare chance to experience. Stream how to train your dragon by cressida cowell, read by david tennant audiobook excerpt by hachetteaudio from desktop or your mobile device. David tennant, of doctor who fame, stars in the royal shakespeare companys richard ii, now at brooklyn academy of music. David tennant in richard ii available online for free. How to train your dragon by cressida cowell, read by david.
David tennant, catherine tate and michelle ryan are the narrators of this exclusive collection of original audio adventures. Former doctor who star david tennant will rejoin the ranks of the royal shakespeare company later this year to play the lead in a new production of richard ii. I bow to greg dorans production, david tennant s richard ii, complete with red hair extensions, and the rscs 20 cast. Richard ii with david tennant as the lead is available at the moment. The filmed performance of the royal shakespeare companys production of richard ii starring david tennant is one of the plays available on a new ondemand arts television service which has been described as netflix for arts lovers and a cultural entertainment platform for the netflix generation. Director gregory doran leads the royal shakespeare company in this masterful take on shakespeares incisive study of squandered sovereignty, the first chapter in the epic cycle king and country. Footage from the whatsonstage awards concert held at the prince of wales theatre in london on 15 february 2015. David tennant starts off the year by recording audiobooks. David tennant and sir ian mckellen head up bbcs online. David tennant is an acclaimed scottish actor of stage and screen. David tennant in richard ii available online for free at the moment theres a 30 day trial available at, where you can watch different operas, ballets and some theatre plays. Goodbye david tenth doctor tribute david tennant by gracefulangel47.
With kelly macdonald, david tennant, alice eve, michael urie. The royal shakespeare company have uploaded a clip from david tennants live from stratforduponavon performance of richard ii. David tennant in the royal shakespeare company production of richard ii david tennant was a classical actor long before he played doctor who and his richard has considerable authority and grace. David tennant theatre credits, news, bio and photos. David tennant stars as the doomed richard ii in greg dorans criticallyacclaimed royal shakespeare company production, available for the first time online across the world. You can find out how to get a 30day free trial for marquee tv here, with the rsc already hosting a variety of starstudded shows on the platform including david tennant s richard ii.
In his gorgeous, goldembroidered robes, this richard is wrapped in the mystique of medieval majesty. Tonight will see david tennant play richard ii for the final time at the bam harvey theater in new york. In these testing times its wonderful that theatres are sharing such a range of their productions online. David tennant celebrity profile check out the latest david tennant photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. David tennant richard ii to be streamed to schools bbc news. David tennant s latest role in good omens casts him as a demon, but hes also known for playing the iconic doctor who. Jeffrey archer says david tennant was exceptional in richard ii in an interview in the independent. David tennant with richard ii portrait in background. David tennants shakespeare performance to play live in.
Doctor who kiss from a rose 10th doctorrose by uhjesusfreak. When the worlds media descend on the remote scottish island where a hollywood actress is attempting to get married, a local girl is hired as a decoy bride to put the paparazzi off the scent. The rsc production of richard ii is now available to download on itunes. David tennant bio, photos, theatre credits, stage history. The doctor who parts of the space channel interview with david tennant has been posted to youtube. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows news live. While playing the doctor, tennant was also in the early december 2005 itv drama secret smile.
King richard iii bbc monarchy history documentary youtube. He has narrated numerous audiobooks, and is most widely known as the tenth doctor on the longrunning bbc television program doctor who. List of awards and nominations received by david tennant. Rsc artistic director gregory doran directs david tennant in the title role of a definitive production of a great play daily mail. Tv offers viewers access to content from across the world including dance, opera. He played the roles of the tenth incarnation of the doctor in the bbc scifi series doctor who 20052010, giacomo casanova in the bbc comedydrama serial casanova 2005. David tennant, in a mesmerising performance that grows in power as richard s authority declines. Jan 23, 20 david tennant will play richard ii in a new production of shakespeares play to be directed by gregory doran, the new artistic director of the royal shakespeare company, this october. David tennants role as shakespeares richard ii sees him return to the stage with the rsc a production which will this week be beamed. Wins 28 nominations 55 the following is a list of awards and nominations received by scottish actor and voice actor david tennant. Nov 11, 20 david tennant is interviewed at the royal shakespeare theatre. While an american psycho prepares to open across the river on broadway, a more interesting denial of reality has already touched down at bam in the person of richard ii, played with foppish grandiosity by david tennant in shakespeares majestic tragedy of that name. Both times, it is safe to say that this adaptation of richard ii is unfailingly amazing.
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