Playing Shakespeare
Documentary
9.7
9.71 Season
9 Episodes
July 29, 1984
Overview
John Barton holds a master class in how to play Shakespeare, using members of the RSC doing scenes, sonnets, and commentary as prime examples.
Seasons
Cast
Lisa Harrow
Sinéad Cusack
J
John Barton
Patrick Stewart
Richard Pasco
Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Alan Howard
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