Learning on ScreenHamlet
- Synopsis
- Sound recording of Young Peoples Shakespeare’s Hamlet directed by Tarell Alvin McCraney with Dharmesh Patel in the title role. The touring production employs nine actors was devised for an audience of children aged 8-11 and adds a robust pirate scene.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Audio
- Notes
- In 2009 Tarell Alvin McCraney was appointed the RSC/Warwick International Playwright in Residence.
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- children’s drama; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Black actors; Doubling of roles; Children’s Theatre; Gender reversal
Credits
- Director
- Tarell Alvin McCraney
- Writer
- William Shakespeare
- Production Design
- Jean Chan
- Cast
David Rubin Debbie Korley Dharmesh Patel Dyfan Dwyfor Gruffudd Glyn Kirsty Woodward Patrick Romer Peter Peverely Simone Saunders
Production Company
- Name
Royal Shakespeare Company
- Web
- https://www.rsc.org.uk External site opens in new window
- Address
- Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Waterside
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
CV37 6BB
Archive
- Name
British Library Sound Archive
- listening@bl.uk
- Web
- http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7412 7676
- Fax
- 020 7412 7441
- Address
- 96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB
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