Hamlet Question Parts 1 and 2

Synopsis

A thirteen-part television series, presented by Richard Ouzounian, on the history of the Stratford (Ontario) Shakespeare Festival. Episode 11 looks at the various productions of Hamlet through Stratford’s history. Eight actors have played Hamlet, seven of whom are still alive and are interviewed about their role. They are Christopher Plummer, Brent Carver, Stephen Ouimette, Kenneth Welsh, Richard Monette, Colm Feore and Paul Gross. Includes footage of Paul Gross in the role.

Series

Stratford Gold

Language

English

Country

Canada

Medium

Television

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Transmission details

20 Aug 2002 at 19:00 (Channel: Arts & Entertainment Channel)

Duration

30 mins

Credits

Producer

Richard Ouzounian

Writer

Tracy Donaldson

Contributor

Brent Carver; Christopher Plummer; Colm Feore; Kenneth Welsh; Paul Gross; Richard Monette; Richard Ouzounian; Stephen Ouimette

Cast

Paul Gross

Hamlet

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Hamlet

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Stratford (Ontario) Shakespeare Festival; Hamlet (character)

Notes

Notes

The CBC archives permit scholars access to the collection on a case by case basis.

General

The Stratford Festival of Canada is a summer-long celebration of theatre held each year in Stratford, Ontario. Beginning November 2007, its name changed to The Stratford Shakespeare Festival.

Production Company

Name

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Archive

Name

CBC Broadcasting Centre Archives

Address

205 Wellington Street West
Toronto
Ontario
Canada MSV 3G7