Sara Topham

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The State of Shakespeare

100 episodes

14 hours ago

The State of Shakespeare is a virtual masterclass featuring in-depth interviews with contemporary Shakespearean actors, directors and teachers. We focus on the complex relationship of words and performance, and how individual artists develop unique and often contrasting approaches to the text. We aim to inspire and educate theatre makers, students and educators to discover new ways of bringing Shakespeare to life. Hosted by Gerritt VanderMeer and Jim Elliott.

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Sara Topham

The State of Shakespeare

43 minutes 54 seconds

2 years ago

Sara Topham

Romeo & Juliet; Act 3, Scene 2 JulietOctober 24, 2023

Canadian actor Sara Topham met Shakespeare’s Juliet when she was just seventeen and facing the premature overthrow of a promising career. This could be a story about how a star-crossed young dancer became one of the most accomplished classical stage actors of her generation. Or it could be a masterclass in respecting Shakespeare’s verse. Or it could be a love letter to a future generation of Juliets. All we know is to breathe at the end of the line!

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