Playing Shakespeare
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United Kingdom · 1984-1984
1 seasons · Completed
30m
Creator
Starring Lisa Harrow
Genre Documentary
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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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