Shakespeare's Globe On Screen Henry VIII (20100 Filmed live in London at Shakespeare's Globe in 2010.

runtime 160 mins on 2 files Summary The Tudor Court is locked in a power struggle between its nobles and the Machiav ellian Cardinal Wolsey, the King's first minister and the country's most conspic uous symbol of Catholic power. Wolsey's ambition knows no bounds and when his ch ief ally, Queen Katherine, interferes in the King's romance with Ann Boleyn, he brings ruin upon himself, the Queen and centuries of English obedience to Rome. Dominc Rowan Ian McNeice Kate Duchne Miranda Raison. From the Wiki The building itself is constructed entirely of English oak, with mortise and t enon jintsand is, in this sense, an "authentic" 16th century timber-framed build ing - as no structural steel was used. The seats are simple benches (though cushions can be hired for performances) an d the Globe has the first and only thatched roof permitted in London since the G reat Fire of 1666. The modern thatch is well protected by fire retardants, and s prinklers on the roof ensure further protection against fire. The pit has a concrete surface, as opposed to earthen-ground covered with strew n rush from the original theatre. The theatre has extensive backstage support ar eas for actors and musicians and is attached to a modern lobby, restaurant, gift shop and visitor centre. Seating capacity is 857 with an additional 700 "ground lings" standing in the pit, making up an audience about half the size of a typic al audience in Shakespeare's time. My notes: Unlike the comedies Henry VIII is one of the historical plays written by Shak espeare from histories of the period from other writers. These uploads are presented in the hope that the Shakespeare Globe On Screen s eries becomes a part of libraries everywhere for the enjoyment of everyone. Enc ourage your schools and public libraries to acquire them from the source. These productions are also shown in movie theatres in the same manner as Met O pera performances are shown at local cinemas. Support the Globe any way you can and enjoy the performances.