SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

Canadian comedy sketch show based on the premise ‘what if television had been around for the past 5,000 years’. Each episode explores a particular day in history and the result is a history lesson. "Excess violence in popular entertainment is not a new issue. Shakespeare came under attack for the excessive gore in his play Titus Andronicus. But the Bard’s latest play, Hamlet is opening this week, and Merriment Tonite is there to cover all the Renaissance glitz and glamour. We go behind the scenes to meet the playwright, and the players! Rounding out this episode are Elizabethan game shows, fashion shows, and more" (http://www.historybites.com/episodes.htm). Two clips are available for download on the Canadian Adaptations of Shakespeare site. Richard Burbage on Playing Hamlet. Shakespeare (Pedro) makes a last minute change to the script, and Burbage (Bainborough) is interviewed by Mary Hearty (Van De Graaf) about playing Hamlet. Is Titus Andronicus Too Violent? Host Rick Green talks about bear baiting on the Elizabethan stage, and Shakespeare explains the use of special effects in Titus Andronicus.

Series

History Bites, Series

Language

English

Country

Canada

Medium

Multimedia; Television

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Transmission details

5 Jul 2002 (Channel: History Television Network)

Credits

Writer

Jason Taniguchi; Rick Green

Cast

Bob Bainborough	Richard Burbage
Janet Van De Graaff
Ron Pardo	William Shakespeare

Additional Details

Production type

Sitcoms/Variety

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

History

Season 4, episode 4.

Online Availability

Online URL

http://www.canadianshakespeares.ca/multimedia/video/history_bites.cfm

Production Company

Name

S&S Productions

Distributor (Sale)

Name

McNabb Connolly

Email

info@mcnabbconnolly.ca

Web

http://www.mcnabbconnolly.ca/ External site opens in new window

Phone

+1 905 278 0566

Fax

+1 905 278 2801

Address

60 Briarwood Avenue
Mississauga
Ontario
Canada
L5G 3N6