Hamlet: Interview with Patrick Stewart

Synopsis

PBS online interview with Patrick Stewart to promote PBS’s transmission on April 28th of the RSC production with David Tennant in the title role. Stewart talks about his roles as Claudius and the Ghost, the process of creating a modern adaptation the play, how the cast created their characters, and what he hopes viewers will take from watching Tennant in the title role in Gregory Doran’s production.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Multimedia; Video

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Recording date

25 Apr 2010

Transmission details

(Channel: PBS)

Duration

6 mins

Credits

Contributor

Patrick Stewart

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Hamlet

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Related items

Hamlet

Notes

Notes

Uploaded by PBS to YouTube 25 April 2010 (accessed 3/2012).

Online Availability

Online URL

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/episodes/hamlet/interview-with-sir-patrick-stewart/976

Production Company

Name

PBS

Web

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Distributor

Name

YouTube

Web

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