In England, each generation has reinterpreted Shakespeare's plays, finding in them both a mirror and a measuring stick of humanity. In this program, renowned theater director Sir Richard Eyre traces the evolution of Shakespearean drama, from the day...
The 20th century saw theater faced by increasing competition - first from movies, then TV, and most recently the Internet. In this program, renowned theater director Sir Richard Eyre explains how plays have succeeded in holding their own while specu...