In this episode of the podcast, Alex recommends the new Donmar Warehouse production of Macbeth starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, which screens in cinemas this weekend. She also discusses the value of recorded Shakespeare more generally and why you should make this production a priority.
Stage vs. Screen - podcast episodes
These episodes explore the relationship between film and theatre by looking at recorded theatre and screen adaptations of plays.
Creative Nonfiction #2: Sophie Fiennes on Four Quartets and documenting theatre on film
In the second episode of our Creative Nonfiction Film podcast season, Sophie Fiennes discusses The Four Quartets and how she approaches documenting live performance on screen.
Bonus Episode 22: Joel Coen’s The Tragedy of Macbeth
Joel Coen’s first solo film is the Tragedy of Macbeth. We wonder why and discuss what makes for a good Macbeth adaptation.
Ep. 108: The Deep Blue Sea(s) Redux
This week we are re-releasing our The Deep Blue Sea podcast in celebration of Terence Davies’ new film, Benediction and in memorial to Helen McRory, who passed away in April.
Ep. 98: Angels in America: Comparing two adaptations
On this episode, we discuss two renditions of Tony Kushner’s gay fantasia Angels in America: Mike Nichols’ HBO Miniseries from 2003 and the NTLive recording of Marianne Elliot’s 2017 production at the National Theatre in London.
Ep. 77: Deep Blue Sea(s)
On this episode we discuss two versions of Terence Ratigan’s 1952 play, The Deep Blue Sea.