Contains over 25 minutes of additional unbroadcast material, including extended scenes, bloopers and outtakes. Benedict timothy carlton cumberbatch cbe born 19 july 1976 is an english actor. I believe we saw pix of bc doing the recordings last fall on shaun ushers instagram account. He is a grandson of submarine commander henry carlton cumberbatch, and a greatgrandson of diplomat henry arnold cumberbatch cmg. Benedict cumberbatch can now add a fancy british title to his resume. Audio books narrated by benedict cumberbatch benedict. If you enjoy shakespeares comedies you should not miss out on this edition of the tempest. Nevertheless, the spire rises octagon upon octagon, pinnacle by pinnacle, until the stone pillars shriek and the ground beneath it swims. Benedict cumberbatch has played everyone from sherlock holmes and frankenstein to smaug the dragon in the hobbit. A graduate of the victoria university of manchester, he continued his training at the london academy of music and dramatic art, obtaining a master of arts in classical acting. Books by benedict cumberbatch author of the hound of the. The tempest by william shakespeare available from rakuten kobo. He first performed at the open air theatre, regents park in shakespearean productions and made his west end debut in richard eyres. Defending the suspect is deemed hopeless, so the case is handed to a novice.
Adapted for radio by the awardwinning dirk maggs, this captivating dramatisation features a stellar cast including david harewood, sophie okonedo, benedict cumberbatch, christopher lee, anthony head and david schofield. Meryl streep, benedict cumberbatch, and andrew rannells as the world hunkers down and indulges in newfound free time, there has never been a greater need for booksand audiobooks. In august 2014, he recorded the first ever unabridged audiobook of william. Benedict cumberbatch records audiobook of william golding. He has also read for several audiobooks, including casanova, the tempest. The production was part of ntlives second season of broadcasts to cinemas around the world. Benedict cumberbatch reads sherlock holmes rediscovered. Ian mckellen seeks to demystify shakespeare with new app.
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Benedict cumberbatch has 42 books on goodreads with 12141 ratings. He first performed for the new shakespeare company at open air theatre, regents park for two seasons. May 19, 2018 these books inspired benedict cumberbatchs hot new show by mackenzie dawson. Benedict cumberbatch, acclaimed british movie, theater, and television actor known for playing intelligent characters. Sherlock holmes stories magpie audio 502,815 views. I was kind of forced to read it but i ended up falling in love with the book. It is the 50s, and two war heroes have been shot dead. Becoming a member of the lovereading community is free. Listen to the tempest audiobook by william shakespeare, narrated by sir ian mckellen, emilia fox, scott handy, ben owukwe.
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Letters of note audio books launched benedict cumberbatch. Moby dick big read project benedict cumberbatch read a chapter for this project to celebrate melvilles novel. Star trek into darkness derives its ballast, and most of its menacing pleasure, from. In a video testimonial, some of his fellow shakespearean actors, including helen mirren, benedict cumberbatch, david suchet and john lithgow. Benedict cumberbatch drama school will teach actors how to. Just a reminder that bumblesnuff crimpysnitch will never not be funny. In this fascinating biography of the notorious libertine, ian kelly draws on documents by casanova, his friends, and his lovers male and female in order to bring fresh insights to the mans life and world.
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Sir ian mckellen, fresh from his performance as gandalf in lord of the rings is prospero, and heads a strong cast in shakespeares last great play. Benedict cumberbatch performances list of benedict cumberbatch performances this article appears to be a bare list and the title should that. What is a common sign you see people do without being aware they are doing it. Your benedict cumberbatch name mine is bugerkind caldsipatch. Prospero and his lovely daughter miranda live alone on the tiny island where they were marooned years ago, with only the island creatures for company that is, until a powerful storm brings a boat full of strangers to the island. Benedict cumberbatch news and views about people around the. Rumpole can take no more of his wife and jumps out of their taxi. Below is a section of the various books benedict has narrated and links to buy them to the extent. Benedict cumberbatch reads ian kellys biography of one of the most beguiling and controversial individuals of any age. Still only in his thirties, he has become one of britains foremost acting talents, excelling in theatre, television, radio and cinema. Benedict cumberbatch names his son after one of his characters. He first performed for the new shakespeare company at open air theatre.
His parents, wanda ventham and timothy carlton born timothy carlton congdon cumberbatch, are both actors. Set on a remote island, where the sorcerer prospero, rightful duke of milan, plots to restore his daughter, miranda, to her rightful place using illusion and skilful manipulation. Shop movies starring benedict cumberbatch on dvd, vhs, and rare video formats at alibris. With emilia fox as miranda, scott handy in the pivotal role of the sprite ariel and ben owukwe as caliban, this new production directed by john tydeman, balances the magic and the earthiness with music playing a key role. Mar 27, 2015 benedict cumberbatch poetry readings that you need to hear asap videos. Heres the link to a piece about the launch from a site called the bookseller. Ian kelly author, benedict cumberbatch narrator, bbc worldwide ltd publisher try.
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The current title seems to suggest that more in depth information regarding cumberbatchs performances should be covered in its scope. To mark the 60th anniversary of the publication of lord of the flies, we are releasing the first ever unabridged recording of william goldings the spire, read by the brilliant benedict cumberbatch. Dec 27, 20 most of benedict cumberbatch s adoring fans first learned of the hawkishly handsome brit through his radical, brilliant reinterpretation of detective sherlock holmes on the bbcs sherlock. Sherlock star benedict cumberbatch will be starring in a new trailer showcasing the best of bbc drama in which he reads lines from shakespeares as you like it. Titles read by benedict cumberbatch the tempest unabridged. The tempest was an assigned reading for my studies. The tempest audiobook william shakespeare, edith nesbit. The most cumberbatch families were found in the uk in 1891.
Performances are obviously superb but the story itself has so much meaning, so many interpretations. Books by benedict cumberbatch goodreads share book. Sir ian mckellen, fresh from his performance as gandalf in lord of the rings, is prospero, and heads a strong cast in shakespeares last great play. It premiered in june 2014 at bats theatre in new zealand. The cumberbatch family name was found in the usa, and the uk between 1880 and 1920. The uniquely named sherlock star welcomed a son with new bride sophie hunter in. After three months, we finally know the name of cumberbaby, benedict cumberbatch and sophie hunters son. Banished from his own lands by a usurping brother, prospero and his daug. From the author of lord of the flies, the spire is a dark and powerful portrait of one mans will, and the folly that he. Benedict cumberbatch takes another great job of the young rumpole. Benedict cumberbatch questions and answers interview.
The nightjar benedict cumberbatch narrated this innovative audio only game for the iphone. Seeking a position in society, young fanny price goes to live with her rich aunt and uncle. Tom hiddleston, benedict cumberbatch, richard armitage, kenneth branagh, matthew mcfadyen and more. The tempest, which is the last play shakespeare wrote as sole author henry viii and the two noble kinsmen were collaborations with john fletcher, differs from the rest of his dramatic work. Generate millions of funny names for benedryl cucumberpatch. The tempest the tempest by william shakespeare full audio book dramatic vertion duration. Code breaker alan turing was a puzzle himself cumberbatch stars in the imitation game, as the british mathematician who helped break german codes. Below is our list of 10 celebrities with these quintessentially british monikers. His portrayal of sherlock holmes and his role as the main antagonist in star trek into darkness have made him one of the biggest names. Cumberbatch is one of the names that was brought to england in the wave of migration following the norman conquest of 1066. He became popular for portraying a modern sherlock holmes in the tv series sherlock 2010 and then garnered substantial roles in such.
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Benedict cumberbatch gives old lady a lap dance and licks cream off her during hilarious sketch on saturday night live. English actor benedict cumberbatch has performed in many films, television series, theatre productions, and recorded lines for various radio programs, narrations and video games. Cannongate is ready on march 520 to launch the audio books around 6 topics covered by letters of note. Sir ian mckellen as prospero is everything you might hope for and more, which is no surprise from an actor of his caliber. May 30, 20 may 30, 20 audio books narrated by benedict cumberbatch. Benedict cumberbatch is in great demand as a narrator of audio books. Stream metamorphosis by franz kafka, read by benedict cumberbatch, a playlist by lorettacosgrove from desktop or your mobile device. Benedict cumberbatch on playing thomas edison in the. Aug 06, 2014 benedict cumberbatch records audiobook of william golding novel this article is more than 5 years old sherlock actor to voice the first ever unabridged reading of the spire, the nobel laureates. Benedict cumberbatch and jonny lee miller trainspotting, 1996 alternated the leading roles of dr. To anyone familiar with the canon it just feels different. In the tempest, long considered one of shakespeares most lyrical plays, prospero, a sorcerer, and his daughter, miranda, have been stranded on an enchanted island for 12 years. The sun, sun, sun online are registered trademarks or trade names of news group newspapers limited. Four original short stories taylor, john, cumberbatch, benedict on.
The tempest audiobook by william shakespeare 9789629546946. Jan 01, 2014 the book offers a good overview about benedict cumberbatchs career and it even puts a light on his very early days including some really nice quotes from as well early critics. The tempest, the making of music, death in a white tie, artists in crime e sherlock holmes. After a legal ball in the savoy hotel, rumpole and hilda argue about rumpoles drunken behaviour in front of mr justice gwentevans. Apr 26, 2016 benedict cumberbatch, ian mckellen, and tim minchin arguing over hamlet is your dumb highbrow fun for the day. Nov 11, 2015 benedict cumberbatch and 10 other celebrities who have been honored by the queen. The full text of the tempest as published in the first folio.
This was about 29% of all the recorded cumberbatch s in the uk. The wronged duke raises a tempest to shipwreck his old opponents on his island so that he can ensur. Sir ian mckellen as prospero leads this audio recording of shakespeares last play, the tempest, with a. Briefly tell us how you became involved with after the dance. William shakespeare 3 the tempest, bbc 1974 youtube. Rumpole of the bailey bbc radio episodes available on. Sir ian mckellen releases new apps to make shakespeares plays.
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