Two by Shakespeare - Comedy and Tragedy
Julie Taymor's acclaimed production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, one of Shakespeare's best-loved comedies. And Maxine Peake starring in a unique production of one of his most famous tragedies, HAMLET. Two films offering fresh interpretations of the Bard.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
Alliance of Women Film Journalists Selection! Read an excerpt from Joan Amenn's AWFJ review: "Anyone who found themselves uninspired by their high school English classes might remember that there was a small spark of fun to look forward to, if they were lucky. Should your instructor assign you to...
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Hamlet
Shakespeare’s most iconic work, HAMLET is the ultimate play about loyalty, love, betrayal, murder and madness. Every production is defined by its lead actor. In this stripped back, fresh and fast-paced staging by Sarah Frankcom for the Royal Exchange Theatre, Maxine Peake (THE THEORY OF EVERYTHIN...
