Shakespeare

Synopsis
Educational videotape. A teacher and pupil travel back in time to 1609 to interview Shakespeare over lunch at the Mermaid Tavern. They question him about the writing and performance of his plays - including the use of double meanings, metaphors and puns, his historical sources, contemporaneous political references, and the design of the Globe Theatre.
Series
Time Quest Historical Interviews
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
1994
Duration
21 mins

Credits

Director
Wink Grise
Cast
Edward O’TooleTeacher/Interviewer
Gary FariasWilliam Shakespeare
Laura WoodsAmelia

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Time Travel

Notes

Reviews
Higgins, Marilyn. School Library Journal 40, no.10 (1994), p76.

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