Video: watch an extended version of Zoë's Muse of Fire interview

28 July 2015 19:56

The Globe Player, from Shakespeare's Globe, now features an extended version of the interview with Zoë that was seen a couple of years ago in the Muse of Fire documentary. Zoe is among a host of well-known actors who were invited to talk about their approach to Shakespeare's work and what it means to them.

During the fascinating interview, which runs to almost fifty minutes, Zoë and the documentary-makers, fellow actors Dan Poole and Giles Terera, discuss how Shakespeare's work can be made as accessible as possible to actors and audiences alike. In order to perform one of Shakespeare's plays well, Zoë emphasises, 'you have to relish it'. Thorough research about the play and your character is important, as is making sure you understand 'the psychology of the character'.

Zoë concludes: 'If you find the character, then you can speak the language' – and successfully convey the meaning of what Shakespeare wrote to the audience.

For this and more insights about reading, rehearsing, performing and watching Shakespeare's work, see Zoë's interview in the Globe Player's free content section.

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