Audiences can also now access and learn about the iconic works through a new app for ipad, featuring sir ian mckellen himself. Ian mckellen bio, photos, theatre credits, stage history mckellen is recognised worldwide as magneto in the xmen films and gandalf in tolkiens middle earth films. Ian mckellen on macbeth shakespeare on stage by julian. Sir thomas more act ii, scene 4 by william shakespeare. The music of ian mckellen reciting shakespeare hear. This sounds amazing and i love mckellan even more for doing it, but the price is going to be a huge factor for a lot of people. Sir ian mckellen is internationally renowned as the leading british actor of his generation. Sir ian mckellen wields his commanding voice masterfully as the wizard prospero reigns over his island dukedom, orchestrating events. Buy the tempest unabridged by shakespeare, william, mckellen, sir ian isbn. He is the recipient of six laurence olivier awards, a tony award, a golden globe award, a screen actors guild award, a bif award, two saturn awards, four. Librivox recording of the tempest by william shakespeare. Julie crosss vortex is the thrilling second installment of the tempest series, in which the world hangs in the balance as a.
In the 1970s, mckellen became a stalwart of the royal shakespeare company and the national theatre of great britain. With emilia fox as miranda, scott handy in the pivotal role of the sprite ariel. Ian mckellen seeks to demystify shakespeare with new app cnet. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Ian mckellens favourite shakespeare roles on film film. The tempest audio cd audiobook, classical, unabridged. Interestingly enough, it was also the last play shakespeare completed before his death. He is the recipient of six laurence olivier awards, a tony award, a golden globe award, two academy award nominations, four bafta nominations and. Listen to the tempest by william shakespeare available from rakuten kobo.
Sir ian mckellen, fresh from his performance as gandalf in lord of the rings is prospero, and heads a strong cast in shakespeares last great play. Banished from his own lands by a usurping brother, prospero and his daughter miranda have been living on a. Jan 21, 2014 the tempest by william shakespeare 1554 1616. The text of the tempest is from volume i of the nine volume 1863 cambridge edition of shakespeare.
Julie crosss vortex is the thrilling second installment of the tempest series, in which the world hangs in the balance as a lovelorn jackson must choose who to save. May 14, 2016 ian mckellen seeks to demystify shakespeare with new app. The other performers are also compelling, particularly scott handy. They talked a bit about the book, a copy was subsequently sent round, and a few days later, ian said hed be interested in reading the audio book. Back to the future is my favorite movie ever, so i knew tempest was going to be a book. Buy the tempest unabridged by william shakespeare, sir ian mckellen isbn. His career spans genres ranging from shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. Sir ian murray mckellen ch cbe born 25 may 1939 is an english actor. The wronged duke raises a tempest to shipwreck his old opponents on his island so that he can ensure justice is done. It is 400 years since shakespeare died and, as part of the festivities, ian mckellen is spearheading a selection of shakespearean films at the bfi in london that will tour 110 countries. The tempest the tempest by william shakespeare full audio. I was drawn to tempest when i saw the broken flux capacitors reference in the summary. Ian mckellen, british actor of great versatility who was especially noted for his work with the royal shakespeare company and for his eclectic filmography, which included the lord of the rings trilogy. Ian mckellen just quoted shakespeare to make a strong point about immigration.
What audio theater person could resist a piece that starts with a thunder storm. Sell on amazon handmade sell your services on amazon associates programme. Read ian mckellen on macbeth shakespeare on stage, by julian curry, ian mckellen online on bookmate in each volume of the shakespeare on stage series, a leading actor takes us behind the. Sir ian mckellen ch, cbe, was born in burnley, lancashire in 1939. Text critical notes are grouped at the end of each scene. Apr 03, 2016 it is 400 years since shakespeare died and, as part of the festivities, ian mckellen is spearheading a selection of shakespearean films at the bfi in london that will tour 110 countries, including. Mckellen s work spans genres ranging from shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. Ian mckellen, british actor of great versatility who was especially noted for his work with the royal shakespeare company and for his eclectic filmography, which included the lord of the rings trilogy and the xmen series. Sir ian mckellen, fresh from his performance as gandalf in lord of the rings is.
Back to the future is my favorite movie ever, so i knew tempest was going to be a book for me. Heuristic shakespeare the tempest is the first of 37 new apps to help students better. At londons barbican theater, the worlds premier classical theater organization, the royal. He was drawn to the theatre from the age of three following a trip to manchesters opera house to see peter pan.
Ian mckellen, alone on stage, with no props or scenery, performs monologues from shakespeare and discusses some of his plays. Last year ian mckellen launched an app version of shakespeares final play, the tempest. With emilia fox as miranda, scott handy in the pivotal role of the sprite ariel and ben. Words from ian mckellen early 1984, adrian noble invited me to discuss joining him at the royal shakespeare company, perhaps to play coriolanus in his production. The tempest by william shakespeare free at loyal books. Play the starring role in a tour of londons historic west end with the help of british acting icon ian mckellen. He is the recipient of six laurence olivier awards, a tony award, a golden globe award, two academy award nominations, four bafta nominations and five emmy award nominations. This tour takes you from theatre to theatre on a route from leicester square. Theatreland tour with ian mckellen free london audio tour.
General notes are in their original location at the end of the play. His shakespeare performances on stage and screen are legendary. In the tempest there is not judgement of the fantasy, the world seems so real in the. A comedy is a one of the many famous plays written by the well known english playwright, william shakespeare. Dont miss sir ian mckellens episode of who do you think you are. Sir ian mckellen is one of britains leading actors, having made a memorable contribution on the stage, in film, television and radio. Sir ian mckellen, fresh from his performance as gandalf in lord of the rings is prospero, and heads a. His versatility and preeminence in modern work as well as the classics have earned him over forty important acting awards. Listen to tempest audiobook by william shakespeare.
Banished from his own lands by a usurping brother, prospero and his daughter miranda have been living on a deserted island for years, until fate brings the brother within the range of prosperos powers. Jul 25, 2017 last year ian mckellen launched an app version of shakespeares final play, the tempest. At the age of 18 he attended st catherines college in cambridge where he became a member of the marlowe society, his contemporaries included trevor nunn and derek. Ian mckellen reads shakespeares the tempest on his new app.
Read ian mckellen on macbeth shakespeare on stage, by julian curry, ian mckellen online on bookmate in each volume of the shakespeare on stage series, a leading actor takes us behind the scenes. Certain scenes may require an actor to pull out emotions theyd rather stay buried, and do so over and over for countless takes, but it wasnt a heartwrenching scene that made sir ian mckellen. Marc maron interviewed ian mckellen on the wtf podcast. May 02, 2014 the tempest audiobook john dryden 1631 1700 and william davenant 1606 1668 john dryden and william davenants restoration adaptation of shakespeares the tempest preserves the main plot. My boyfriend said he didnt fancy living in or travelling regularly to stratforduponavon. Apr 22, 2016 audiences can also now access and learn about the iconic works through a new app for ipad, featuring sir ian mckellen himself. The more i thought about tempest, with its references to the strange, sweet sounds of the isle, its haunting songs and magical images, the more i wanted to do it. Heuristic shakespeare the tempest is the first of 37 new apps to help students better understand the works of the famous bard. Frequently referred to as englands national poet, shakespeare crafted thirty eight plays.
Heuristic shakespeare the tempest allows users to follow the text and watch actors read the words out loud, almost like having your own private performance. As ian mckellen brings his lear back to britain, emma brockes is granted an audience emma brockes. Banished from his own lands by a usurping brother, prospero and his daughter miranda have been living on a deserted island for years, until fate brings the brother within. The tempest audiobook by william shakespeare 9789629546946. Listen the original the tempest audiobook by william shakespeare in full length. The merchandizing tabula rasa known colloquially as sir ian mckellen may have outed at least one of his hobbit costars way back in a 2012 interview with the german website, a slip of. Ian mckellen seeks to demystify shakespeare with new app. Visual chinagetty images hes won nearly every theatre, television, and film award. The tempest by william shakespeare on free audio book download. Carol 272014 being the fantasy geek that i am, the tempest is one of my favorite shakespeare plays. Ian mckellen performer devised especially for the cultural festival of gay games iv by ian mckellen. Just after id finished wolf brother, my agent was at a drinks party, where he encountered ian mckellen. Heuristic shakespeare the tempest allows users to follow. So its only fitting that the bards swan song would be a bewitching adventure.
The other performers are also compelling, particularly scott handy who, as the spirit ariel, is called upon to sing as well as act. Banished from his own lands by a usurping brother, prospero and his daughter miranda have been living on a deserted island for years, until fate. Gonzalo, an honest old counsellor lorelle anderson. Nov 24, 2007 as ian mckellen brings his lear back to britain, emma brockes is granted an audience emma brockes. A poet, playwright, and actor, shakespeare is widely considered to be one of, if not the greatest writer in the english language. Sir ian mckellen releases new apps to make shakespeares. Rootsy and stylistically broad, dylan reaches back to the styles that inspired him early. He has been nominated for an oscar and gained star status in the cinema as gandalf the grey in lord of the rings, but his success has been built on a classical base. At londons barbican theater, the worlds premier classical theater organization, the royal shakespeare. When peter asked me to direct the first production for speakthespeech, i thought of the tempest. Sir ian mckellen, fresh from his performance as gandalf in lord of the rings, is prospero, and heads a strong cast in shakespeares last great play.
Ian mckellen audiobooks audiobook narrator download. The tempest audiobook john dryden 1631 1700 and william davenant 1606 1668 john dryden and william davenants. Bob dylans impressive 35th studio album, tempest, arrives in the 50th year of his recording career. Ian mckellen may have accidentally outed more than one hobbit. The preface e text 23041 and the other plays from this volume are each available as separate e texts. For years, 70yearold ian mckellen was a highly respected actor who alternated between films and stage, which included lots of shakespeare. Sir ian mckellen, fresh from his performance as gandalf in lord of the rings. This tour takes you from theatre to theatre on a route from leicester square through to covent garden, embankment and the strand. The wronged duke raises a tempest to shipwreck his old. Listen to ian mckellen read shakespeares the tempest. A poet, playwright, and actor, shakespeare is widely considered to be one of, if.
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