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Playing Shakespeare

Season 1 Episode 4: Speeches and Soliloquies

Esteemed actors delve into the complexities of Shylock, discovering various approaches to breathe life into the iconic character in Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice".

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Two Traditions

1. The Two Traditions

Aired: Jul 29, 1984

The next episode masterfully combines Shakespeare's lyrical style with a rela...

Episode 2 Using the Verse

2. Using the Verse

Aired: Aug 5, 1984

The next episode showcases the unique characteristics of blank verse as the c...

Episode 5 Irony and Ambiguity

5. Irony and Ambiguity

Aired: Aug 26, 1984

Next episode, experts from the Royal Shakespeare Company will lead a workshop...

Episode 6 Passion and Coolness

6. Passion and Coolness

Aired: Sep 2, 1984

The next episode delves into the art of subtlety, featuring John Barton and t...

Episode 7 Rehearsing the Text

7. Rehearsing the Text

Aired: Sep 9, 1984

The next episode delves into Hamlet's renowned guidance to the players, a les...

Episode 8 Exploring a Character

8. Exploring a Character

Aired: Sep 16, 1984

John Barton and the actors explore a scene from Twelfth Night, uncovering how...

Info about Playing Shakespeare

Current Status: Ended

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary