A major digital project aimed at schools is being launched next month.
The Marlowe Theatre and L6L21 Productions announce the release of The Marlowe Sessions – filmed versions of the complete theatrical works of Christopher Marlowe.
The Marlowe Sessions
Where: Studio, Marlowe Theatre, The Friars, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2AS
When: 16-18, 22-24 Aug
Ticket link: https://marlowetheatre.com/festivals/the-marlowe-sessions
The plays of Christopher Marlowe
Doctor Faustus: Friday 16 August 7pm
Tamburlaine the Great Part 1: Saturday 17 August 2pm
Tamburlaine the Great Part 2: Saturday 17 August 7pm
The Jew of Malta: Sunday 18 August 2pm
The Massacre at Paris: Thursday 22 August 7pm
Dido Queen of Carthage: Friday 23 August 7pm
Doctor Faustus: Saturday 24 August 2pm
Edward the Second: Saturday 24 August 7pm
This is a unique record of Marlowe’s extraordinary theatrical canon, brought together for the first time as one creative volume.
Where to see the films
The films will be premiered across a week (16-24 Aug) at the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury, the playwright’s birthplace, to commemorate the 460th anniversary of his birth.
Conceived by L6L21 Productions and co-produced by the Marlowe Theatre, The Marlowe Sessions is performed by a remarkable collection of actors including Dominic Wesr, Talulah Riley, Thalissa Teixeira, Alan Cox and Michael Maloney.
Engaging with education
After the public screenings, the collection will be rolled out as both audio and filmed dramas throughout the education sector.
The 2D and VR film versions of The Marlowe Sessions are set to be made available to schools, universities, and educational institutions.
It will provide students and educators alike with a unique tool to explore and appreciate the richness of Marlowe’s language and the depth of his works in a single coherent series for the first time.
This series is not just a tribute to Marlowe’s genius, but a bold statement about the timeless relevance of his works. We are excited to showcase The Sessions, which are a testament to the collaborative spirit and artistic innovation that drives our theatre.”
Deborah Shaw, Chief Executive, Marlowe Theatre
What’s special about the project?
The project uses advanced immersive audio technologies. The performances were meticulously captured using an array of strategically placed microphones throughout the theatre.
This allowed for a detailed and dynamic audio recording, ensuring that the nuanced sounds of the live performances, from the actors’ dialogue to the live music performed in real time on stage with authentic Elizabethan instruments.