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John Barton holds a master class in how to play Shakespeare, using members of the RSC doing scenes, sonnets, and commentary as prime examples.
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1984
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1. The Two Traditions
Contrasting Shakespeare's elevated language with modern naturalistic speech.
2. Using the Verse
John Barton and company examine blank verse. Its strengths and particularities are discussed in great detail. Members of the cast try out various readings.
3. Language and Character
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.
4. Speeches and Soliloquies
John Barton and members of the RSC present a workshop on how Shakespeare used the soliloquy to directly connect the character with the audience.
5. Irony and Ambiguity
John Barton and the RSC actors consider the subtle shadings produced by irony, ambiguity and sarcasm, and how best to express them.
6. Passion and Coolness
Hamlet's advice to the players is the best-known acting instruction in theatrical history. John Barton and the RSC actors explore this essential mandate to be both natural and intellectual.
7. Rehearsing the Text
John Barton and the actors analyze a scene from Twelfth Night, identifying pointers towards character and staging.
8. Exploring a Character
9. Poetry and Hidden Poetry
The bard's unparalleled poetry is celebrated and examined in its glory.
Cast
Lisa Harrow
As
Sinéad Cusack
John Barton
Patrick Stewart
Richard Pasco
Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Alan Howard
Norman Rodway
Donald Sinden
Peggy Ashcroft
Ben Kingsley
Tony Church
Jane Lapotaire
Mike Gwilym
Roger Rees
Susan Fleetwood
David Suchet
Michael Pennington
Sheila Hancock
Judi Dench
Ian McKellen
Michael Williams
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