• 1982
Playing Shakespeare

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

  • 1982

Playing Shakespeare

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : David Suchet Lisa Harrow Alan Howard John Barton

All cast & crew

9.4

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jul 28, 1982

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Filming locations : London, England, UK

Production companies : London Weekend Television (LWT)

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

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jul 28, 1982

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Filming locations : London, England, UK

Production companies : London Weekend Television (LWT)

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Episodes

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Episode 1 • Jul 28, 1982
The Two Traditions
Contrasting Shakespeare's elevated language with modern naturalistic speech.
Episode 2 • Aug 04, 1982
Using the Verse
John Barton and company examine blank verse. Its strengths and particularities are discussed in great detail. Members of the cast try out various readings.
Episode 3 • Aug 11, 1982
Language and Character
John Barton and the cast discuss how Shakespeare defines his character by the language they speak, and how the characters attempt to achieve their aims by means of what they say and how they say it.
Episode 4 • Aug 18, 1982
Exploring a Character
John Barton, Patrick Stewart, and David Suchet explore different ways to play Shylock in Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice".
Episode 5 • Aug 25, 1982
Set Speeches and Soliloquies
John Barton and members of the RSC present a workshop on how Shakespeare used the soliloquy to directly connect the character with the audience.
Episode 6 • Sep 01, 1982
Irony and Ambiguity
John Barton and the RSC actors consider the subtle shadings produced by irony, ambiguity and sarcasm, and how best to express them.
Episode 7 • Sep 08, 1982
Passion and Coolness
Hamlet's advice to the players is the best-known acting instruction in theatrical history. John Barton and the RSC actors explore this essential mandate to be both natural and intellectual.
Episode 8 • Sep 15, 1982
Rehearsing the Text
John Barton and the actors analyze a scene from Twelfth Night, identifying pointers towards character and staging.
Episode 9 • Sep 22, 1982
Poetry and Hidden Poetry
The bard's unparalleled poetry is celebrated and examined in its glory.
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