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Playing Shakespeare (1984)

9.7(3)1 seasonJuly 29, 1984

John Barton

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Overview

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

Episodes

Season 1

9 episodes · 1984

Cast

Lisa Harrow

Sinéad Cusack

Patrick Stewart

Richard Pasco

Barbara Leigh-Hunt

Playing Shakespeare · Cinemalant

Alan Howard

Norman Rodway

Donald Sinden

Peggy Ashcroft

Ben Kingsley

Jane Lapotaire

Mike Gwilym

Roger Rees

Susan Fleetwood

David Suchet

Michael Pennington

Status: Ended
Type: Miniseries
Original language: English
First aired: July 29, 1984
Last aired: September 23, 1984
Episodes: 9
Country: United States of America

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