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Playing Shakespeare (1984)

1984-07-29 · 30m · EN
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John Barton holds a master class in how to play Shakespeare, using members of the RSC doing scenes, sonnets, and commentary as prime examples.

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John BartonWriterJohn CarlawDirectorPeter WalkerDirector

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Lisa HarrowLisa HarrowSinéad CusackSinéad CusackJohn BartonJohn BartonPatrick StewartPatrick StewartRichard PascoRichard PascoBarbara Leigh-HuntBarbara Leigh-HuntAlan HowardAlan HowardNorman RodwayNorman RodwayDonald SindenDonald SindenPeggy AshcroftPeggy AshcroftBen KingsleyBen KingsleyTony ChurchTony Church

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What is Playing Shakespeare about?

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

How long is Playing Shakespeare?

Playing Shakespeare has a runtime of 30 minutes.