Measure for Measure: Live from The Globe

Overview

William Shakespeare's darkest comedy, Measure for Measure. Live from Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London, this television production of the play was broadcast on BBC4 on Sept 4, 2004. Directed for stage by John Dove and for television by Janet Fraser Cook. Presented by Andrew Marr and with comment from historian David Starkey, actress Juliet Stevenson and the production’s director John Dove. Starring Mark Rylance, Liam Brennan and Sophie Thompson.

Cast

Mark Rylance

Vincentio, Duke of Vienna

Liam Brennan

Angelo

Sophie Thompson

Isabella

Peter Shorey

Mistress Overdone