Jul 29, 1982
Contrasting Shakespeare's elevated language with modern naturalistic speech.
Jul 29, 1982
Contrasting Shakespeare's elevated language with modern naturalistic speech.
Aug 05, 1982
John Barton and company examine blank verse. Its strengths and particularities are discussed in great detail. Members of the cast try out various readings.
Aug 12, 1982
John Barton and the cast discuss how Shakespeare defines his character by the language they speak, and how the characters attempt to achieve their aims by means of what they say and how they say it.
Playing Shakespeare Season 1 (1982) is released on Jul 29, 1982. Watch Playing Shakespeare online - the English Documentary TV series from United Kingdom. Playing Shakespeare is directed by John Carlaw and created by John Barton with John Barton and David Suchet.