‘Albion’ on screen
John Wyver writes: Sunday evening on BBC Four sees the premiere of our screen version of the Almeida Theatre's production of Albion. This is an Illuminations co-production with the Almeida Theatre and more
John Wyver writes: Sunday evening on BBC Four sees the premiere of our screen version of the Almeida Theatre's production of Albion. This is an Illuminations co-production with the Almeida Theatre and more
John Wyver writes: My previous post 'Earl Cameron and a lost play' traced my research explorations prompted by a repeat transmission in 1971 as a Play for Today of a more
John Wyver writes: Back in October 2018 I was fortunate to see Basil Dearden's 1951 luminous crime drama Pool of London at BFI Southbank. What made the occasion particularly special more
John Wyver writes: I am happy to report that today is the official date for the paperback publication of my book Screening the Royal Shakespeare Company: A Critical History. Bloomsbury more
John Wyver writes: It was sad to learn on Friday of the death at the age of 88 of the great actor Ian Holm. Among the many tributes and obituaries are ones by Michael Billington and more
John Wyver writes: Following on from my two earlier posts, here and here, this one develops my tentative thoughts about screen performance in lockdown and the prevalence - and seeming appropriateness -- of split-screen styles for this moment. more
John Wyver writes: Two months or so into lockdown I wonder if, along with so much else, we are seeing a fundamental shift in the screen language of our moving image media. So do I have your attention now? I am more
John Wyver writes: you have until Thursday evening to witness online, thanks to today's Berliner Ensemble, a truly astonishing as-live recording made in 1957 of Bertolt Brecht's landmark production of Mother Courage and Her Children. Directed by Brecht more
John Wyver writes: Frustrating as being isolated at home is in many ways, it is also fascinating for the opportunity to observe how cultural organisations are conjuring up all sorts of smart, innovative ways to respond to the crisis. As more
John Wyver writes: the current embrace of streaming performance by cultural organisations, broadcasters and audiences means that, amongst a cornucopia of online delights, you can find a rich range of Illuminations' productions and collaborations involving dance. Highlights of the available more