This is a beautiful, fresh production, and deserves to be recorded. Presented by shakespeares globe at the sam wanamaker playhouse. Photos first look at sam wanamaker interior plus gemma arterton in duchess of malfi images have been released of the newly opened sam wanamaker playhouse, shakespeares globes new indoor venue, as well as for. The duchess of malfi is a tragic, macabre play written by john webster in 1612. The last time i saw gemma arteton play dead she was lying on james bonds hotel bed, her nude body glistening with black oil. Jan 16, 2014 the duchess of malfi at the sam wanamaker playhouse, london 020 7401 9919 runs until feb 16. The theme of love and male authority in the duchess of. The duchess of malfi at the old vic 3 biography of john webster 4 john webster chronology 5 the duchess of malfi notable productions 5 plot synopsis 6 act breakdown 7 character breakdown 9 about the real duchess of malfi 10 the duchess of malfi on the original jacobean stage 11 major themes within the text. Altogether a joy then, despite the famous difficulty of the fifth act where the duchess is dead, her husband exiled, the cardinal wielding a poisoned bible, his mistress manoeuvring a great performance by denise gough and ferdinand so. Gemma arterton as the duchess in the duchess of malfi at the sam. Globe launches indoor theatre with the duchess of malfi. A bigger test may come when the theatre has to house a robust comedy like. Shakespeares globe announces plans to build an indoor jacobean theatre pdf press.
Jan 16, 2014 while the rest of wanamakers opening season gets more experimental and exploratory, the new theatre was launched last night with a classic jacobean revenge tragedy and the closest the period gets to a big hit john websters the duchess of malfi. The sam wanamaker playhouse has been infuriatingly coy about filming its performances, apart from the beautiful production of the duchess of malfi which was filmed and aired on bbc four last year. About the play the duchess of malfi royal shakespeare company. The duchess of malfi many famous princes, so out of brave horsemanship arise the first sparks of growing resolution, that raise the mind to noble action. In truth, however, it is neither of those things as the captivating and thoroughly. Discover things to do at shakespeares globe in london. The issue of identity, of perception, is a major theme in the duchess of malfi with relation to the duchess herself. The inaugural production in shakespeares globes new indoor venue starring gemma. The sam wanamaker playhouse is a scrupulously researched recreation of a jacobean theatre of the kind in which shakespeares company performed at the blackfriars. Foremost is john websters bleak 1612 masterpiece the duchess of malfi. Apr 22, 20 the sam wanamaker playhouse, a recreation of a 17th century jacobean theatre, will be lit predominantly by candles.
A summary of john websters the duchess of malfi a gory tale of revenge and dark humour. The duchess of malfi to open sam wanamaker playhouse bbc. This most intimate jacobean tragedy was the ideal curtainraiser for our first season in the sam wanamaker playhouse. The old vic theatre trust 2000 is a registered charity no. The duchess of malfi, sam wannamaker theatre at the globe. The duchess of malfi globe player shakespeares globe. Gemma arterton returned to the globe to play the title role of the duchess. The duchess of malfiperformed by the shakespeares globe sam wanamaker playhouse peter kirwan the duchess of malfi presented by shakespeares globe at the sam wanamaker playhouse, london, england. The sam wanamaker playhouse is a candlelit indoor theatre with a thrust stage which is designed to replicate the indoor playhouses of the 17th century. The duchess of malfi was published in 1623, but the date of writing may have been as early as 1611. First performed by shakespeares company, the kings men, it displays the jacobean theatre tradition of stage.
For now the duchess of malfi is a stylish start for a theatre that promises to be a fascinating resource. Gemma made her professional stage debut at the globe in 2007, when she won huge critical acclaim as rosaline in loves labours lost. Its the perfect opener for the new theatre, which is a longdelayed cornerstone of. Review of john websters the duchess of malfi directed by dominic dromgoole at the sam wanamaker playhouse, shakespeares globe. Shakespeares globe is now a significant yearround proposition, thanks to the opening of the indoor sam wanamaker playhouse.
Jan 16, 2014 the sam wanamaker playhouse is a scrupulously researched recreation of a jacobean theatre of the kind in which shakespeares company performed at the blackfriars. General views inside the sam wanamaker playhouse during the photocall for the duchess of malfi at shakespeares globe. The duchess of malfi is based on a true story about an italian woman who married her. The duchess of malfi and the wanamaker playhouse the. About the play the duchess of malfi royal shakespeare. At 340 seats, this reproduction 17thcentury playhouse is much. Review of john websters the duchess of malfi directed by. In an attempt to prevent the fiercely independent duchess from marrying the man she loves, her corrupt brothers go on a disturbing quest to destroy her. It helps, of course, that the opening play is websters the duchess of malfi which is a tragedy shrouded in darkness. This fully reedited, modernised play text is accompanied by insightful commentary notes, while its lively introduction provides an essential contextual grounding in the court scandals, anticatholic sentiment and senecan drama that formed a backdrop to websters tragedy. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The sam wanamaker playhouse will open its season with a production of the duchess of malfi by john webster and a coproduction with the royal opera house of cavallis opera lormindo. The widowed duchess of malfi longs to marry her lover, the steward antonio, but her rancorous brothers, ferdinand and the cardinal, are implacably opposed to the match.
John websters play, the duchess of malfi, has always seemed a difficult play to love. While the rest of wanamakers opening season gets more experimental and exploratory, the new theatre was launched last night with a classic jacobean revenge tragedy and the closest the period gets to a big hit john websters the duchess of malfi. Gemma arterton, who made her professional debut at the globe in 2007, returns. Is it entertainmenthigh artdeliciously jacobean to have a ringside seat at a realistic enactment of a woman being. From helen mirren to eve best, look at who else has played john websters tragic widow. The duchess of malfi explores love and male authority in a traditional society in which women are subjected to the wills of men. Project muse the duchess of malfi performed by the. Jan 30, 2014 the duchess of malfi, sam wannamaker theatre at the globe. Throughout the plot the duchess is trying to assert the identity she has created for herself that of a loving wife and mother against the identities forced on her by her brothers, and by society at large. The duchess of malfi and the wanamaker playhouse the lost.
Review of the duchess of malfi at the sam wanamaker playhouse. Directed by the globes artistic director dominic dromgoole, the duchess of. Gemma arterton in the title role of the duchess of malfi mark douet. The duchess falls in love with her steward, antonio. First look at sam wanamaker interior plus gemma arterton. Jan 14, 2014 john websters the duchess of malfi, with gemma arterton in the lead, always had the making of a significant theatrical event, but as the first production in the new sam wanamaker playhouse the indoor jewel in the globes crown, the focus is equally divided between play and theatrical space. The duchess of malfi, fiveact tragedy by english dramatist john webster, performed 1614 and published in 1623 written after william shakespeare had completed his final play, the duchess of malfi is regarded as the last great elizabethan tragedy. It is based on a story in painters palace of pleasure, translated from the italian novelist, bandello.
The duchess of malfi originally published as the tragedy of the dutchesse of malfy is a jacobean revenge tragedy written by english dramatist john webster in 161216. The duchess of malfi by john webster starring gemma arterton sam wanamaker playhouse, shakespeares globe until 16 february 2014. Her brothers, ferdinand and the cardinal tell her not to remarry she was recently widowed. Start studying staging and context the duchess of malfi. Full casting has been announced for the duchess of malfi by john webster, which is the first production at the sam wanamaker playhouse, a new 340seat indoor jacobean theatre at shakespeares globe. It was first performed privately at the blackfriars theatre, then later to. Under the slightly revised name of the sam wanamaker playhouse, the theatres first production the duchess of malfi. The cardinal s illicit relationship with julia provides an example of a woman successfully controlled by a man. The sam wanamaker playhouse theatre time out london. The duchess of malfi at the sam wanamaker playhouse, london 020 7401 9919 runs until feb 16. See more ideas about gemma arterton, london theatre and eve best. Jan 16, 2014 for now the duchess of malfi is a stylish start for a theatre that promises to be a fascinating resource. The duchess of malfi in a new version by zinnie harris after john webster a royal lyceum theatre edinburgh and citizens theatre coproduction.
Apr 22, 20 john websters macabre tragedy the duchess of malfi has been announced as the opening production for a new indoor theatre at shakespeares globe. The duchess of malfi royal lyceum theatre edinburgh. The duchess of malfi performed by the shakespeares globe sam. This major new production will be directed by jamie lloyd websters poetic masterpiece tells the dark and bloody story of the recently widowed duchess. When shall we leave this sportive action, and fall to action indeed. The duchess of malfi was first performed at the blackfriars theatre and then later at the globe and in 2014 it was the play dominic dromgoole chose to open the sam wanamaker theatre in london, which is a replica of the blackfriars theatre. Jan 15, 2014 it helps, of course, that the opening play is websters the duchess of malfi which is a tragedy shrouded in darkness. As such, it emphasises the strengths of this new theatre, in which light or the.
The duchess of malfi, sam wanamaker playhouse, shakespeares. From accessible plays to guided tours, family events, talks and courses our two iconic theatres the globe theatre and sam wanamaker playhouse help to generate a heightened collective experience. Jan 17, 2014 shakespeares globe is now a significant yearround proposition, thanks to the opening of the indoor sam wanamaker playhouse. The duchess, left on stage alone, explains that she is going to do what she wants, and calls. Bosola and castruccio, an old italian lord, enter in discussion about castruccios desire to be an eminent courtier, meaning that he wants to become both a courtier of high rank and a lawyer or judge. Bosola makes fun of castruccios appearance, and he says that castruccio would be a ridiculous and absurd judge. Its shell was built during the construction of the shakespeares globe. Ive just watched her asphyxiated again, as the doomed title role in john websters duchess of malfi, so although. The sam wanamaker playhouse is an indoor theatre forming part of shakespeares globe, along with the globe theatre on bankside, london.
The sam wanamaker playhouse is a magical new space, named for the american actor whose dream was the recreation of shakespeares globe. First look at sam wanamaker interior plus gemma arterton in. John websters the duchess of malfi, with gemma arterton in the lead, always had the making of a significant theatrical event, but as the first production in the new sam wanamaker playhouse the indoor jewel in the globes crown, the focus is equally divided between play and theatrical space. The duchess of malfi and the wanamaker playhouse leave a reply yesterday we went to see the duchess of malfi at the recentlyopened wanamaker playhouse the play is the inaugural production in the playhouse, opening on january 9 th 2014 and closing on february 16 th 2014. Its the perfect opener for the new theatre, which is a longdelayed cornerstone of wanamakers original plans. So often it is presented as a star vehicle for a great dramatic actress or is conceived and played as a tragedy in the league of hamlet or othello. Methinks, my lord, you should not desire to go to war in person. The duchess of malfi, sam wanamaker playhouse, shakespeare. The duchess of malfi is a threehour tragedy with a remarkably high body count, yet here its wit really registers too. The shakespeares globe production of john websters the duchess of malfi filmed in the sam wanamaker playhouse.
Sam wanamaker playhouse wikimili, the free encyclopedia. The duchess of malfi by john webster starring gemma arterton sam wanamaker playhouse, shakespeares globe until 16. Eve best returns to the old vic in john websters great jacobean tragedy, the duchess of malfi. It was first performed privately at the blackfriars theatre, then later to a larger audience at the globe, in 161614. I sing at parties, i wear colourful dresses, i am headstrong, i wont wear my hair up because you say i should, or do this because you prefer it, in fact i might do the other just. Jan 16, 2014 gemma arterton takes the lead in a dazzling candlelit production at the globes new sam wanamaker playhouse. The sam wanamaker playhouse, a recreation of a 17th century jacobean theatre, will be lit predominantly by candles. The duchess of malfi at the sam wanamaker playhouse. Built making use of 17thcentury plans for an indoor theatre, the playhouse recalls the layout and style of the blackfriars theatre, although it is not an exact reconstruction. The duchess of malfi in the sam wanamaker playhouse, times up for the duchess. John websters macabre tragedy the duchess of malfi has been announced as the opening production for a new indoor theatre at shakespeares globe. The sam wanamaker playhouse is an indoor theatre forming part of shakespeares globe. The duchess of malfi to open sam wanamaker playhouse bbc news.
Staging and context the duchess of malfi flashcards. The duchess of malfi, sam wannamaker theatre kate maltby. The duchess of malfi, an archetypal jacobean tragedy, all dark alcoves and sepulchral poetry, was completed by the londonborn playwright john webster in 16. Visit for showtimes and tickets most read in theatre. The duchess of malfi sam wanamaker playhouse january 24 2014 5 stars. Julia is depicted according to the stereotype of a fickle woman, while the cardinal is the constant figure of authority. In truth, however, it is neither of those things as the captivating and. Yesterday we went to see the duchess of malfi at the recentlyopened wanamaker playhouse the play is the inaugural production in the playhouse, opening on january 9 th 2014 and closing on february 16 th 2014. Jan 14, 2014 foremost is john websters bleak 1612 masterpiece the duchess of malfi. The duchess of malfi sam wanamaker playhouse whatsonstage. Photograph of the interior of the sam wanamaker playhouse, london. Gemma arterton takes the lead in a dazzling candlelit production at the globes new sam wanamaker playhouse. An introduction to the duchess of malfi the british library.
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