Patterns in Hamlet: Structure

Synopsis
National Schools Broadcast. The third in a four-part series introduced by Mavor Moore, which concentrates on certain aspects of character, theme and historical impact of Hamlet. The programme is in three parts. 1: The opening scene in Hamlet played by William Hutt. 2. John Hirsch, who directed the play at the Stratford (Ontario) Shakespeare Festival, talks about his experiences and how he would direct it in the future. 3. George McCowan talks about how Shakespeare’s plays are adapted for radio, television and the cinema.
Language
English
Country
Canada
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
18 Feb 1966 at 11:00 (Channel: CBC Radio)
Duration
30 mins

Credits

Contributor
George McCowan; Mavor Moore
Cast
William HuttHamlet
Eric Christmas 
John Drainie 
John Hirsch 
Joseph Shaw 
Len Birman 
William Needles 

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Hamlet
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
schools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Production Company

Name

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Archive

Name

CBC Broadcasting Centre Archives

Address
205 Wellington Street West
Toronto
Ontario
Canada MSV 3G7
Name

Library and Archives Canada

Web
http://www.collectionscanada.ca External site opens in new window
Phone
(613) 996-5115
Fax
(613) 996-6274
Address
395 Wellington Street
Ottawa
ON K11 ON4
Canada

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Patterns in Hamlet: Structure". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av70070 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)