Fri 19 Oct 2007 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Sun 21 Oct 2007 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Wed 24 Oct 2007 11:25AM - 12:25PM
Thu 25 Oct 2007 9:15AM - 10:15AM

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With a stellar list of contributors including Dustin Hoffman, Patrick Stewart and Cynthia Nixon, this Sky Arts programme delves deep into the language of Shakespeare, and culminates in some dramatic interpretations of classic scenes. The workshop sessions come under the beady eye of John Barton, the leading Shakespeare oracle at the RSC (a high accolade indeed), and he eases the actors into the world of the Bard via the medium of his intricate, often innovative language. By immersing the actors in such a way, they become as one with their character, and some breath-taking performances come as a result.

As they penetrate the language of the text, cast members find hidden messages and tricks to help them with their presentation of the chosen scenes. Getting as close to the intended diction and intonation as possible, the actors feel the language of Shakespeare lifts the scenes and brings them nearer to the perfect performance.

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