Episodes (9)
Jul 29, 1982
Contrasting Shakespeare's elevated language with modern naturalistic speech.
Aug 05, 1982
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 12, 1982
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 19, 1982
John Barton, Patrick Stewart, and David Suchet explore different ways to play Shylock in Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice".
Aug 26, 1982
John Barton and members of the RSC present a workshop on how Shakespeare used the soliloquy to directly connect the character with the audience.
Sep 02, 1982
John Barton and the RSC actors consider the subtle shadings produced by irony, ambiguity and sarcasm, and how best to express them.
Sep 09, 1982
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.
Sep 16, 1982
John Barton and the actors analyze a scene from Twelfth Night, identifying pointers towards character and staging.
Sep 23, 1982
The bard's unparalleled poetry is celebrated and examined in its glory.
About
Playing Shakespeare Season 1 (1982) is released on Jul 29, 1982. Watch Playing Shakespeare online - the English Documentary TV series from United Kingdom. Playing Shakespeare is directed by John Carlaw and created by John Barton with John Barton and David Suchet.