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Writer Jack Thorne, Derek Jarman’s Blue reimagined, music for the King’s coronation

Two composers discuss writing music for the King’s coronation, and Jack Thorne on his new play The Motive and the Cue.

Jack Thorne talks about his new play, The Motive and the Cue, which is about John Gielgud directing Richard Burton in a 1960s production of Hamlet on Broadway. He discusses the relationship between the two famous figures in the world of stage and screen.

Composers Debbie Wiseman and Sarah Glass, who have both been commissioned to write music for the King’s Coronation, discuss composing for a landmark Royal occasion.

To mark 30 years since the release of Derek Jarman’s final film Blue - which reflects his battle with HIV - director Neil Bartlett and composer Simon Fisher Turner have created a live performance of the film, called Blue Now. They explain the importance of Jarman and of Blue, both then and now.

Presenter: Shahidha Bari
Producer: Eliane Glaser

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  • Wed 3 May 2023 19:15

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