Hamlet 1: Studies in Interpretation

Synopsis
A programme in the Open University’s Arts Foundation Course.

The programme takes two scenes from the play and shows how academic interpretation can take on a dramatic life in performance. Act II, sc. i is introduced by Cicely Palser Havely. The scene is played in two contrasting ways. The ‘closet’ scene (Act III, sc. iv) is introduced by Brian Stone. and explores Hamlet’s attitude to his mother. Hamlet is played by Tom Chadbon.
Series
Open University A100
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Transmission details
4 Jul 1971
Duration
24:48

Credits

Producer
Richard Callanan
Contributor
Brian Stone; Cicely Palser Havely
Cast
Tom ChadbonHamlet
Elizabeth SpriggsGertrude
Diana QuickOphelia
Reginald Barratt 

Additional Details

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

Notes

Notes
The Open University’s library and archive facilities are available to students and staff of the OU only. Outside researchers wishing to gain access should contact the Librarian. A script is also available for reference. A camera script is also available for reference.

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Archive

Name

Open University Archive

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Address
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Shakespeare, "Hamlet 1: Studies in Interpretation". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av73552 (Accessed 25 Nov 2024)