The Duchess of Malfi - Theatre Play DVD - Clip 2

Clip 2 from the stage production of The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster, filmed at Greenwich Theatre in London in 2010.

The Duchess of Malfi is a popular choice as a set text, despite (or perhaps because of) the violence and horror of its later scenes. Generally considered to be the masterpiece of Jacobean playwright John Webster, it was first produced in around 1613. It's a macabre tragedy, based on actual events, and tends to be either loved or hated by critics -- while consistently captivating audiences across the centuries. Set in Italy in the early fifteenth century, it starts out as a love story and ends in blood-soaked tragedy.

The main themes of The Duchess of Malfi include revenge and corruption. It also looks at the status of women in society - Webster's use of a strong, virtuous woman as the central character was rare for the time.

The play was originally written for and performed by The King's Men, the same company which Shakespeare belonged to. Indeed, this Jacobean classic makes an interesting text to study in comparison to many of Shakespeare's works.

Regular DVD and teacher packs now available. (On-screen logos do not appear on the DVDs.)

Perfect for students and teachers of Key Stage 3 or 4, GCSE, A Level, High School Diploma, Bachelors, High School Diploma, Baccalaureate and more in English Literature, Drama or Theater Studies, as well as theatre lovers generally.

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[blod1tatws]

This was a really good production. At times, the actor who played Bosola was a bit too-much at times in his enunciations. But as I study this for my A levels, the dvd came in handy when revising.

[vivascargill]

excellent but the 1972 version is the best I have ever seen

[teacherwestminster]

fabulous bosola. sexy duchess