Hi guys,
As promised here is a link to spark notes that describes the themes, motifs and symbols in Twelfth Night.
http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/twelfthnight/themes.html
x
Friday, October 21, 2011
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Peerage in England
Hey Guys,
Whilst doing a bit of background research for Aguecheek, I thought this information on the peerage system in England might help those who have characters of nobility. The pecking order was as follows:
Obviously Illyria is a country of it's own, but going on the following quote from Olivia, I think it would be fair to assume that it follows a similar code:
If Olivia is a Countess then she wouldn't marry a Duke.
This makes me wonder who King of Illyria is...
Whilst doing a bit of background research for Aguecheek, I thought this information on the peerage system in England might help those who have characters of nobility. The pecking order was as follows:
King & Queen
Prince & Princess
Duke & Duchess
Marquess & Marchioness
Earl/Count & Countess
Viscount & Viscountess
Baron & Baroness
Knight & Dame
Obviously Illyria is a country of it's own, but going on the following quote from Olivia, I think it would be fair to assume that it follows a similar code:
She'll none o' the count: she'll not match aboveher degree, neither in estate, years, nor wit; Ihave heard her swear't. Tut, there's life in't,man. (1.3.21)
If Olivia is a Countess then she wouldn't marry a Duke.
This makes me wonder who King of Illyria is...
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Another one to watch...
Hey Everyone,
Going along the Transgender/Gender issues theme I started watching another program on BBC iPlayer on people who are born with ambigious genitals: Me My Sex, and I. It's looking at Gender Identity in a scientific way, but it's got some really good anecdotes and refence with real people who are affected by the situation.
Click here to go directly to the program on iPlayer
Perhaps it is a more tenuous link to our plot- but still I thought it might be worth watching!
Cal
Going along the Transgender/Gender issues theme I started watching another program on BBC iPlayer on people who are born with ambigious genitals: Me My Sex, and I. It's looking at Gender Identity in a scientific way, but it's got some really good anecdotes and refence with real people who are affected by the situation.
Click here to go directly to the program on iPlayer
Perhaps it is a more tenuous link to our plot- but still I thought it might be worth watching!
Cal
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Gay Transgender Couple
Here's a link to the programme Emma mentioned today in class. It was quite an interesting watch, wish I could see them right through to 'full' transition. The doctor they talk to you would never even question that he was ever born female.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01605z2/Sam_and_Evan_From_Girls_to_Men/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01605z2/Sam_and_Evan_From_Girls_to_Men/
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Useful links
Hi all,
Please can you post your links and notes from your presentations. Here is a link to the Peter Hall National Theatre's Production of 12th Night, with production images. Here is a link to a production at the Donmar Warehouse.
There is a production at Saddlers Wells until November by Zoo Nation dance company 'Some Like it Hip Hop' based on 12th Night. I have seen this company's work in Edinburgh, and they are fantastic. Maybe we could organise a trip? Click here for link to Time Out deal for tickets.
Keep researching, looking and gathering!
Have a good weekend,
Emma x
Please can you post your links and notes from your presentations. Here is a link to the Peter Hall National Theatre's Production of 12th Night, with production images. Here is a link to a production at the Donmar Warehouse.
There is a production at Saddlers Wells until November by Zoo Nation dance company 'Some Like it Hip Hop' based on 12th Night. I have seen this company's work in Edinburgh, and they are fantastic. Maybe we could organise a trip? Click here for link to Time Out deal for tickets.
Keep researching, looking and gathering!
Have a good weekend,
Emma x
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Vanessa and Virginia
Hi all,
As promised, here is some info about my show that will be on in Cambridge tomorrow night. The show is 'Vanessa and Virginia' produced by my theatre company, Moving Stories
Click HERE for production information for Cambridge, for those of you who want to give Nandos a miss!
Thanks,
Em x
As promised, here is some info about my show that will be on in Cambridge tomorrow night. The show is 'Vanessa and Virginia' produced by my theatre company, Moving Stories
Click HERE for production information for Cambridge, for those of you who want to give Nandos a miss!
Thanks,
Em x
Monday, October 3, 2011
Twelfth Night production going into Duke of York's Theatre!
After doing some research into productions and adaptations of Twelfth Night, I came across this page, the RSC is returning to London with Gregory Doran's production of 'Twelfth Night' at the Duke Of York's Theatre, following its successful run in Stratford-Upon-Avon.
And to add to the chat about the Twelfth Night after Christmas and etc, the 6th is also the Epiphany which in the past has been traditionally a day for playing practical jokes like April Fools and in Greece and Cyprus, customs on this day revolve around the Great Blessings Of The Waters. Before the 6th there is a ban on sailing due to tumultuous winter-seas being cleansed of weird goblin-men who try to torment God-fearing Christians during the festive season....
Act One so far...
Act One begins on an Island called Illyria with the lavish Duke Orsino pouring his heart out to his servants. 'If music be the food of love, play on.' He is love sick for the beautiful Olivia, who is in mourning for her late brother and has consented to wearing a veil for seven years to pay the debt of her love to him.
We then meet Viola who has been shipwrecked on this alien island of Illyria. Her twin brother Sebastian was last seen tying himself to a piece of mast in the stormy sea. Viola, whose speech pattern begins quite irregularly due to her emotional distress, quickly pulls herself together and learns of the Duke and Olivia from the Captain shipwrecked with her.
From the way Viola speaks and what she says we can assume she is a gentlewoman of some opulence. She convinces the Captain to disguise her as a boy named Cesario so she can go to work for the Duke.
The next scene of this farcical play introduces Sir Toby Belch, a drunk uncle to Olivia, Sir Andrew Aguecheek, his wealthy drinking buddy unsuccessfully seeking Olivia's heart, and Maria, Olivia's gentlewoman who shuns the men for their loud raucous behaviour. She goes on to warn Feste, Olivia's clown, that his recent absence has angered his Lady.
Meanwhile Viola as Cesario has completely charmed Orsino who now entrusts her/him to go to Olivia and convince her she belongs with the Duke. The scene ends with a dramatic twist when Viola confesses aside that she herself has fallen for the Duke.
Viola goes to the home of Olivia who is asking for the fool to be sent away. Malvolio, Olivia's PA informs her that a young man is waiting to talk to her at the gate and refuses to leave until he has spoken to her. Olivia obliges and instructs Maria to replace her veil...
We then meet Viola who has been shipwrecked on this alien island of Illyria. Her twin brother Sebastian was last seen tying himself to a piece of mast in the stormy sea. Viola, whose speech pattern begins quite irregularly due to her emotional distress, quickly pulls herself together and learns of the Duke and Olivia from the Captain shipwrecked with her.
From the way Viola speaks and what she says we can assume she is a gentlewoman of some opulence. She convinces the Captain to disguise her as a boy named Cesario so she can go to work for the Duke.
The next scene of this farcical play introduces Sir Toby Belch, a drunk uncle to Olivia, Sir Andrew Aguecheek, his wealthy drinking buddy unsuccessfully seeking Olivia's heart, and Maria, Olivia's gentlewoman who shuns the men for their loud raucous behaviour. She goes on to warn Feste, Olivia's clown, that his recent absence has angered his Lady.
Meanwhile Viola as Cesario has completely charmed Orsino who now entrusts her/him to go to Olivia and convince her she belongs with the Duke. The scene ends with a dramatic twist when Viola confesses aside that she herself has fallen for the Duke.
Viola goes to the home of Olivia who is asking for the fool to be sent away. Malvolio, Olivia's PA informs her that a young man is waiting to talk to her at the gate and refuses to leave until he has spoken to her. Olivia obliges and instructs Maria to replace her veil...
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