Video playlist
Stage fighting - pulling hair and ears. Video
Adrian Lester demonstrating how actors grab each other by the hair and ear.
'Romeo and Juliet' - Juliet in Act 4 Scene 1. Video
Juliet's feelings and motivation in Act 4 Scene 1 of 'Romeo and Juliet' are examined.
'Romeo and Juliet' - Act 1 Scene 4 - an alternative interpretation. Video
An alternative version of Act 1 Scene 4 from 'Romeo and Juliet'.
'Romeo and Juliet' - Act 4 Scene 3 - Juliet's speech. Video
A rehearsal of Juliet's speech before she drinks the poison.
'Romeo and Juliet' - prologue. Video
The prologue from William Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' is discussed.
Diction and pronunciation in drama. Video
Actor Adrian Lester demonstrates diction and pronunciation to a group of students.
'Romeo and Juliet' - Act 5 Scene 3 - finding inspiration for the final scene. Video
Actor Adrian Lester visits a crypt with students who are playing Romeo and Juliet.
'Romeo and Juliet' - Act 1 Scene 5. Video
The 'kissing scene' from William Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' is discussed.
What is iambic pentameter? Video
Iambic pentameter is briefly discussed and a definition is provided.
Stage fighting - combining moves. Video
Adrian Lester watches students practising fight techniques for drama.
'Romeo and Juliet' - connecting with the audience. Video
The cast of 'Romeo and Juliet' practise lines from the play in an auditorium.
Stage fighting - an introduction. Video
A fight director discusses and demonstrates how to fight safely and effectively.
'Romeo and Juliet' - Act 2 Scene 6 - rehearsals. Video
Actors are taken to Coventry Cathedral to rehearse Act 2 Scene 6 from 'Romeo and Juliet'
'Romeo and Juliet' - the Queen Mab speech. Video
The 'Queen Mab' speech from 'Romeo and Juliet' and its performance is discussed.
Drama - creating status. Video
Actor Adrian Lester demonstrates how to deliver a line via a 'status scale'.
Stage fighting - how to punch and slap. Video
Actor Adrian Lester explains how to throw a realistic, but safe punch in drama.
Stage fighting - how to take a stand. Video
Fight techniques are explored as actor Adrian Lester works with a group of students.
'Romeo and Juliet' - the first meeting. Video
Extracts from William Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' - Act 1 Scene 5 and Act 2 Scene 2.
Voice projection and pronunciation in drama. Video
Voice projection in a theatre is demonstrated by actor Adrian Lester.
Voice warm-ups for drama. Video
Voice warm-up techniques for drama are demonstrated and practised.
