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Playing Shakespeare

1984Show1 season9 episodesTV-G

Documentary
96
MasterpieceGoodWatch score
IMDb9.5
96
MasterpieceGoodWatch score
IMDb9.5

Summary

John Barton holds a master class in how to play Shakespeare, using members of the RSC doing scenes, sonnets, and commentary as prime examples.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Playing Shakespeare episodes

1 season · 9 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Two Traditions, 9.6
  2. S1 E2 Using the Verse, 9.4
  3. S1 E3 Language and Character, 8.9
  4. S1 E4 Exploring a Character, 9.5
  5. S1 E5 Set Speeches and Soliloquies, 9.1
  6. S1 E6 Irony and Ambiguity, 8.8
  7. S1 E7 Passion and Coolness, 8.7
  8. S1 E8 Rehearsing the Text, 8.8
  9. S1 E9 Poetry and Hidden Poetry, 9.3

Cast

20 of 20 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Peter Walker, John Carlaw
Written by
John Barton

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 29, 1984 · September 23, 1984 · Ended

First aired
July 29, 1984
Last aired
September 23, 1984
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 9 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Playing Shakespeare worth watching?"

Questions about Playing Shakespeare

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Playing Shakespeare worth watching?

96
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 96 (IMDb 9.5).

Is Playing Shakespeare okay for kids?

TV-G

Yes: it's rated TV-G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Playing Shakespeare?

5 h

About 5 hours: 9 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1984 to 1984.

Is Playing Shakespeare plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Playing Shakespeare?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.