Playing Shakespeare

Playing Shakespeare (1984)

★ 10.0 1 Season 9 Episodes Ended

Documentary

John Barton holds a master class in how to play Shakespeare, using members of the RSC doing scenes, sonnets, and commentary as prime examples.

Cast

Lisa Harrow

Sinéad Cusack

Patrick Stewart

Patrick Stewart

Richard Pasco

Barbara Leigh-Hunt

Barbara Leigh-Hunt

Alan Howard

Norman Rodway

Donald Sinden

Peggy Ashcroft

Seasons

Season 1 Episodes

The Two Traditions

The Two Traditions

Using the Verse

Using the Verse

Language and Character

Language and Character

Speeches and Soliloquies

Speeches and Soliloquies

Irony and Ambiguity

Irony and Ambiguity

Passion and Coolness

Passion and Coolness

Rehearsing the Text

Rehearsing the Text

Exploring a Character

Exploring a Character

Poetry and Hidden Poetry

Poetry and Hidden Poetry

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