Shakespeare - Breathing Life into Text

Subtitle
Hamlet: a case study in context and meaning
Synopsis
Looks at how different interpretations of Shakespeare’s texts bring different meanings to scenes. Theatre director David Ritchie discusses his method for bringing Shakespeare to life on the stage, and how different choices made for actors make their influences felt on the performance. Studies two crucial scenes in Hamlet and how these choices made by actors can vastly change the meaning and implications of these scenes.
Language
English
Country
Australia; Great Britain
Medium
Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
2001
Duration
17 mins

Credits

Producer
Barbara Peters
Cinematographer
Peter Beeh
Contributor
David Ritchie
Cast
Bernadette Millar 
Damien Ryan 

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Hamlet
Subjects
Drama; English language and literature
Keywords
acting; drama production; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Uses
Age 14 and up.

Production Company

Name

Classroom Video

Notes
Classroom Video ceased trading in January 2015. Some of their assets including the streaming platform and our curriculum content have been acquired by ClickView. Around 160 DVD titles are available (or will be made available) through Boulton-Hawker.

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Classroom Video

Notes
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How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Shakespeare - Breathing Life into Text". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/19316 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)