Cynthia Dragoni from ''The Dance Lens,'' takes us through a brief and fascinating history of contemporary dance, from its rebellious roots at the turn of the century to its present-day popularity.
A Short History of Contemporary Dance
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Go back to the beginning with Ian McKellen as he reflects on how he first discovered his love for acting and his lifelong connection to Shakespeare.
Back to the Beginning with Ian McKellen
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Witness the creative process up close as the Royal Shakespeare Company reimagines a classic for modern times.
The Making of Julius Caesar
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Darcey Bussel interviews Royal Ballet Principal Steven McRae to discuss his tap-tastic role of the Mad Hatter in Christopher Wheeldon's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: The Mad Hatter
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Paapa Essiedu performs Hamlet's famous ''To be or not to be,'' soliloquy.
Hamlet: "To be or not to be..."
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Dancer and choreographer Akram Khan interviews celebrated guests about how movement affects the way they live and work.
Move to Live with Akram Khan
Bally Gill and Karen Fishwick embody the star-crossed lovers in the famous Balcony Scene from Romeo and Juliet.
Romeo and Juliet: ''But soft! What light..."
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James Corrignan performs Mark Antony's famous speech, '' Friends, Romans, Countrymen,'' from Julius Caesar.
Julius Caesar: "Friends, Romans, Countrymen.."
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Join choreographer Peter Wright and Royal Ballet Principals Marianela Núñez and Vadim Muntagirov as they discuss the plot, characters, choreography, and music of the iconic story ballet, Giselle.
Giselle: Introduction
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Dr.Who's Chrisopher Eccleston delivers Macbeth's famous Act 5 soliloquy in a Royal Shakespeare Company production of Macbeth.
Macbeth: "Tomorrow and tomorrow..."
Royal Shakespeare Company
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Dinita Gohil performs Viola's famous ''I left no ring with her'' monologue from the Royal Shakespeare Company's 2017 production of ''Twelfth Night.''
Twelfth Night: "I left no ring with her."
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Joanna Vanderham captures Desdemona's desperation in this heart-wrenching scene from Othello.
Othello: "Alas Iagao, what shall I do..."
Royal Shakespeare Company
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Sir Simon Russell Beale performs Prospero's famous speech, '' Our Revels now are ended,'' from The Tempest.
The Tempest: "Our revels now are ended."
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Join Royal Ballet principals Marianela Núñez (Giselle) and Vadim Muntagirov (Albrecht) as they discuss dancing together for the first time in Giselle.
Giselle: Dancing Together
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Ore Oduba interviews choreographer Peter Wright and dancers Marianela Núñez (Giselle) and Vadim Muntagirov (Albrecht) as they rehearse for their upcoming production of Giselle.
Giselle: Rehearsals
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Sit down with the cast and creatives behind Christopher Wheeldon's beloved Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: Introduction
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Join 7-time Tony Award-winner Bob Crowley to learn how he created the incredible costume and set designs for Christopher Wheeldon's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: Costumes
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Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and Royal Ballet principals as they discuss the storyline, characters, and choreographer for their production of The Winter's Tale.
The Winter's Tale: Introduction
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Darcey Bussell interviews Royal Ballet principal Lauren Cuthbertson about her role as Queen Hermoine in Christopher Wheeldon's The Winter's Tale.
The Winter's Tale: Lauren Cuthberson
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Join choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, composer Joby Talbot, and designer Bob Crowley for a round-table discussion about their Royal Ballet production, The Winter's Tale.
The Winter's Tale: Chris, Bob and Joby
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Join dancers Francesco Gabriele Frola and Emma Hawes as they rehearse a scene from The Flower Festival in Genzano, and reflect on the legacy and impact of Rudolf Nureyev.
Nureyev: Legend and Legacy: The Flower Festival in Genzano
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Sit down with Royal Shakespeare Company actors Josette Simon (Cleopatra), Antony Byrne (Antony), and Ben Allen (Octavius Caesar) for a discussion about their roles in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.
Antony and Cleopatra: Cast Interviews
Royal Shakespeare Company
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