Playing Shakespeare (1982)

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

Documentary · Starring John Barton, David Suchet, Alan Howard, Lisa Harrow

Season 1 episodes

1. Episode 1: The Two Traditions
2. Episode 2: Using the Verse
3. Episode 3: Language and Character
4. Episode 4: Exploring a Character
5. Episode 5: Set Speeches and Soliloquies
6. Episode 6: Irony and Ambiguity
7. Episode 7: Passion and Coolness
8. Episode 8: Rehearsing the Text
9. Episode 9: Poetry and Hidden Poetry

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