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DS_FT_vi15.mov |
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Fifteenth video interview clip with Theatre Designer Fran Thompson |
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Question: Do you think that there is an ideal space for Shakespeare? Answer: No, no I don't. I think that Shakespeare can be done anywhere. I do agree with Peter Brook in a way about the carpet in the middle of the field and you just put the actors on it and that's the most important thing. I do think, however, that the decision to put the carpet in the middle of the field is a design decision. To say there is no design involved even if you choose to go for a site-specific production to me is ridiculous. There are always design decisions made, but it's quite how much scenery maybe is involved, or props and things like that. I think there are some places where, if people can't be heard or can't be seen then I think that that's pointless, because the whole point is to communicate, so I would say yes, there are some spaces if you can't see or hear, but I would say mostly, most spaces you could do it in. |
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DS_18_06_02 INT-07 (mini DV tape) |
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Quicktime Progressive (video) |
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Resource Movie |
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This clip may be used for educational purposes only, any commercial use of this material requires permission from the copyright holders. Misuse or misrepresentation may result in legal action. Copyright holder: Christie Carson, COMPH, Royal Holloway University of London. |
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49.26 seconds |
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