I found this by searching for the quote "There is a world elsewhere" and really couldn't be bothered listening to some breathy Shakespearean. But I was utterly blown away by Alan Howard's delivery of the (thankfully subtitled) words. HE banishes Rome! Phew!
It is true: Coriolanus is the closest thing Shakespeare to a tragedy (in the ancient Greek meaning) has ever written: Even Julius Caesar is barred that title due to the manipulating Cassius, who resembles the noble villains of Shakespeare such as Richard III or Edmund in King Lear, but lacks the ambition and selfishness but labours for the liberty of Rome; but here Shakespeare created a tragic conflict: The noble man clashing with the base masses, resulting in tragedy and mischief.
Strangely, I just finished a production of this same play as part of my Acting course and find this portrayal of Coriolanus far more subdued in comparison.
@UhHuhJenny Well it's all about how you can play it off. I think if you know there's a sensitive microphone on you and no audience have to project to, you can get more into the nuances. When I see it live, no one does it like the way in the video.
@UhHuhJenny The line in the play that totally fascinates me is 'What's the matter?'...Its such a simple line but it has hidden meanings..Oddly it appears over and over again in the play..Very unusual..I read an interview with A Howard where he pointed this out..It has such a contemporary ring to it..
I found this by searching for the quote "There is a world elsewhere" and really couldn't be bothered listening to some breathy Shakespearean. But I was utterly blown away by Alan Howard's delivery of the (thankfully subtitled) words. HE banishes Rome! Phew!
valkonrad 7 months ago
The play still cuts deeply at the very heart of the question of what democracy and government really is..
Terrific performance from Alan Howard.
Lytton333 11 months ago
YOU COMMON CRY OF CURS!!!!!!!!
Calacine 1 year ago
"Plant love among's" what a line!
Illimitus 1 year ago
i cant wait for Ralph Fiennes directed version of Coriolanus
TheShart1234 1 year ago 5
It is true: Coriolanus is the closest thing Shakespeare to a tragedy (in the ancient Greek meaning) has ever written: Even Julius Caesar is barred that title due to the manipulating Cassius, who resembles the noble villains of Shakespeare such as Richard III or Edmund in King Lear, but lacks the ambition and selfishness but labours for the liberty of Rome; but here Shakespeare created a tragic conflict: The noble man clashing with the base masses, resulting in tragedy and mischief.
GreatGrumbledook 1 year ago
"you common cry or curs!" ... such a line expertly delivered. What a great performance. I enjoy this play and performance.
Sakamachi25 2 years ago
Strangely, I just finished a production of this same play as part of my Acting course and find this portrayal of Coriolanus far more subdued in comparison.
Then again, we had an incredible Martius.
UhHuhJenny 1 year ago
@UhHuhJenny Well it's all about how you can play it off. I think if you know there's a sensitive microphone on you and no audience have to project to, you can get more into the nuances. When I see it live, no one does it like the way in the video.
Sakamachi25 1 year ago
I suppose when you're in the theatre space where you aren't micced up and have only your own voice to project it's different to playing for a camera.
It'll be interesting to see Ralph Fiennes portrayal in comparison.
I'm still struggling to imagine him in such a role, but we'll have to wait and see.
UhHuhJenny 1 year ago
'Mother..mother..What have you done?' Shakespeare at his deepest...
C0NTR4B455 2 years ago
'I was moved withal' is probably my favourite line in the entire play from the same scene
UhHuhJenny 1 year ago
@UhHuhJenny The line in the play that totally fascinates me is 'What's the matter?'...Its such a simple line but it has hidden meanings..Oddly it appears over and over again in the play..Very unusual..I read an interview with A Howard where he pointed this out..It has such a contemporary ring to it..
C0NTR4B455 1 year ago
I love how there are some more comical lines in the play, such as the aforementioned from Aufidius.
And some, when delivered correctly, sound incredible.
Such as Aufidius' 'Thou shouldst not scape me here' before the fight.
Best play I've ever worked with!
UhHuhJenny 1 year ago
beautiful performance!
GreenxMoon 2 years ago
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Sakamachi25 2 years ago
OOOh shivers up the spine.
He's fantastic!
harriet2501 2 years ago
Alan Howard totally owns this role.
DonJulioBlanco2002 2 years ago 4