Technique and performance // Old Vic Theatre, IN CONVERSATION with Mark Rylance

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James Earl Jones and Vanessa Redgrave play warring lovers Benedick and Beatrice in Shakespeare's timeless comedy Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Mark Rylance.
While young lovers Claudio and Hero have their forthcoming nuptials threatened by the resentful scheming of a Prince, marriage seems out of the question for reluctant lovers Beatrice and Benedick in this witty comedy about the never ending search for perfect love.
James Earl Jones and Vanessa Redgrave, who recently starred in Driving Miss Daisy both in the West End and on Broadway, reunite on The Old Vic stage to play these iconic roles for the first time.
Mark Rylance was Artistic Director of Shakespeare's Globe for 10 years, during this time he directed and performed in numerous productions. His recent acting credits include Richard III and Twelfth Night (Shakespeare's Globe and West End) and the critically acclaimed Jerusalem.
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[@looseheadtom]

'Please would you move that glass onto the floor' fits the iambic pentameter. Genius.

[@fabiengerard8142]

Such a rare comedian. Love his voice - and what he says too!

[@vova47]

Wow, he likes jazz and learns about acting from Miles....... No wonder he's so brilliant.

[@missliketoeat]

"imagination receives ideas" --> well said :)

[@TSCStag]

gahhh he's a genius

[@ionasingh3178]

He's brilliant. I understand acting a bit better now

[@ShiningEyeBrigade]

Yeeeees! Found this same thing in rehearsing with a band. I think it can be a mistake to spend so much time talking about what something might sound like or should sound like, rather than just playing / trying it and hearing it. I’ve sometimes struggled to get my band mates to try this though. But I will try this next time: doing it as an exercise where we run through permutations.

[@thomassimmons1950]

Where was this guy when I was studying the craft?

[@schlons]

the ideas are always the same. like play first and think afterwards. or get connected before choosing the direction. be brave first and not smart. aso

[@doovbaloevera1430]

Did you find your Badgers Rylance? I fear I may have sailed passed mine. #fingerscrossed

[@danielbavolack6763]

Helpful for doing cold reads? I hear permission to get off the page ... and fly ... .

[@pbunink4089]

Just call me.. trying .. I dont give a flying fuck!