John Carlaw
Director
Playing Shakespeare (1984)
Season 1
John Barton holds a master class in how to play Shakespeare, using members of the RSC doing scenes, sonnets, and commentary as prime examples.
Released July 28, 1984
Episode 30 min
2+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: tmdb.miniseries, mdblist.imdb-tv-mini-series, tmdb.theater-performance, imdb.acting, imdb.stage, imdb.tv-mini-series, imdb.reference-to-william-shakespeare + 2 more, imdb.educational-program, imdb.william-shakespeare-as-subject
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - The Two Traditions
Contrasting Shakespeare's elevated language with modern naturalistic speech.
July 29, 1984, midnight
S1E2 - 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.
Aug. 5, 1984, midnight
S1E3 - 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.
Aug. 12, 1984, midnight
S1E4 - 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.
Aug. 19, 1984, midnight
S1E5 - 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.
Aug. 26, 1984, midnight
S1E6 - 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.
Sept. 2, 1984, midnight
S1E7 - Rehearsing the Text
John Barton and the actors analyze a scene from Twelfth Night, identifying pointers towards character and staging.
Sept. 9, 1984, midnight
S1E8 - Exploring a Character
Sept. 16, 1984, midnight
S1E9 - Poetry and Hidden Poetry
The bard's unparalleled poetry is celebrated and examined in its glory.
Sept. 23, 1984, midnight
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 30 min.
Released: July 28, 1984
Last Air Date: Sept. 23, 1984, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-G / 2+
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