JATYK2
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.
Search
 
 

Display results as :
 


Rechercher Advanced Search

Latest topics
» Candles site
Peter Hall dead: Founder of the Royal Shakespeare Company dies aged 86 EmptySun Dec 06, 2020 6:43 pm by Pedro Silva

» help Liam Scott
Peter Hall dead: Founder of the Royal Shakespeare Company dies aged 86 EmptySat May 02, 2020 1:05 pm by Pedro Silva

» WE STILL HOPE' Madeleine McCann parents vow to keep searching for their daughter in emotional Christmas message
Peter Hall dead: Founder of the Royal Shakespeare Company dies aged 86 EmptyThu Dec 26, 2019 9:37 am by Pedro Silva

» Candles site
Peter Hall dead: Founder of the Royal Shakespeare Company dies aged 86 EmptyFri Sep 20, 2019 6:40 pm by Pedro Silva

» Madeleine McCann's parents urge holidaymakers to take posters abroad with them this summer in bid to find their daughter
Peter Hall dead: Founder of the Royal Shakespeare Company dies aged 86 EmptySat Aug 03, 2019 7:33 pm by Pedro Silva

» Madeleine McCann investigation gets more funding
Peter Hall dead: Founder of the Royal Shakespeare Company dies aged 86 EmptyWed Jun 05, 2019 10:44 pm by Pedro Silva

» new suspect in Madeleine McCann
Peter Hall dead: Founder of the Royal Shakespeare Company dies aged 86 EmptySun May 05, 2019 3:18 pm by Sabot

» NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Peter Hall dead: Founder of the Royal Shakespeare Company dies aged 86 EmptySat Apr 20, 2019 8:02 pm by Pedro Silva

» SUN, STAR: 'Cristovao goes on trial' - organised home invasions, etc
Peter Hall dead: Founder of the Royal Shakespeare Company dies aged 86 EmptySat Apr 20, 2019 7:54 am by Sabot

Navigation
 Portal
 Index
 Memberlist
 Profile
 FAQ
 Search
Affiliates
free forum


Peter Hall dead: Founder of the Royal Shakespeare Company dies aged 86

2 posters

Go down

Peter Hall dead: Founder of the Royal Shakespeare Company dies aged 86 Empty Peter Hall dead: Founder of the Royal Shakespeare Company dies aged 86

Post  Lamplighter Tue Sep 12, 2017 1:08 pm

Sir Peter Hall, founder of the Royal Shakespeare Company, has died aged 86.

The former National Theatre director died on Monday (11 September) surrounded by family at the University College hospital in London.

Rufus Norris, the current director of the National, said in a statement: "We all stand on the shoulders of giants and Peter Hall's shoulders supported the entirety of British theatre as we know it.

"All of us, including those in the new generation of theatre-makers not immediately touched by his influence, are in his debt. His legendary tenacity and vision created an extraordinary and lasting legacy for us all."

During his incredible career, Hall staged the English language premiere of Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot and the first ever performance of Harold Pinter's Homecoming.

At 29-years-old, Hall founded the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) in 1960, leading the company for eight years. Sir Peter then became director of the National in 1973, facilitating the move from the Old Vic to the South Bank complex.

Gregory Doran, artistic director at The RSC, said of his predecessor “Sir Peter Hall was a Colossus, bestriding the British Theatre. He was a visionary.

“Not only was he a great director of theatre and opera, he was a politician who fought for the Arts. It is impossible to single out his greatest production. But his greatest legacy without doubt will be judged to be the formation of the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1961”.

Former National directors have also paid tribute to Hall, including Sir Nicholas Hytner, who said: "Peter Hall was one of the great figures in British theatrical history, up there in a line of impresarios that stretches back to Burbage.

"He was the great theatrical buccaneer of the 20th century and has left a permanent mark on our culture."

Sir Trevor Nunn went on to describe Hall as "not only a thrilling and penetrating director, he was also the great impresario of the age".

After leaving the National in 1988, the 'Godfather of British theatre' formed the Peter Hall Company, which ran until 2011, while also becoming founding director of the Rose Theatre Kingston in 2003.

Actor Sir Patrick Stewart wrote on Twitter about Hall: "The man who created The Royal Shakespeare Co, Sir Peter Hall, has died. He transformed classical and modern UK theatre and gave me a career."

Gyles Brandreth also paid tribute on social media, writing: "Sir Peter Hall was extraordinary: the maker of much of modern theatre as we know it, hugely gifted, an artist, an operator, and great fun.

"Interviewed the great Peter Hall several times: a fascinating mixture of brilliance, energy & achievement who felt sometimes unappreciated."

Hall was diagnosed with dementia in 2011. A private funeral service is to be held with a separate public memorial taking place.

He is survived by wife, Nicki, five children — Christopher, Jennifer, Edward, Lucy, Rebecca and Emma — and nine grandchildren.

RIP, Sir Peter, your contribution to, and influence on, the British theater will never be forgotten.   Lamplighter
Lamplighter
Lamplighter
Slayer of scums
Slayer of scums

Location : I am the Judge, Jury and Executioner
Join date : 2011-06-24
Age : 84

Back to top Go down

Peter Hall dead: Founder of the Royal Shakespeare Company dies aged 86 Empty Re: Peter Hall dead: Founder of the Royal Shakespeare Company dies aged 86

Post  bb1 Tue Sep 12, 2017 3:11 pm

Indeed, LL, a truly great man.
bb1
bb1
Slayer of scums
Slayer of scums

Location : watcher on the wall
Join date : 2011-06-24

Back to top Go down

Back to top

- Similar topics

 
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum