Inside Hamlet

Synopsis

Television documentary exploring the character of Hamlet with contributions from actors who have played the role. In 1998 Ninagawa staged a production of Hamlet in Japanese; in 2004 it was staged (in English) at the Barbican with Michael Maloney in the title role. Maloney meets other actors who have taken roles in the play including Derek Jacobi and Susannah York.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Television

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Transmission details

9 Feb 2006 at 13:05 (Channel: Artsworld)

Duration

55 mins

Availability

No distributor found.

Credits

Contributor

Michael Maloney; Susannah York

Cast

Simon Russell Beale

Hamlet

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Hamlet

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Hamlet (character)