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Tag: Hamlet

“Translating” Shakespeare

When I was in Stratford-upon-Avon for the Pedagogy Module in my MA in Shakespeare and Education, one of the first exercises we had was to establish a philosophical premise for an active approach to teaching Shakespeare. One of the quotes that was used in the exercise was from Julian Fellowes, the creator of Downton Abbey.… Read More “Translating” Shakespeare

June 9, 2014June 9, 2014 swrocheleauLeave a comment

Six Plays in Eight Days: Sunday – Macbeth

As much as I love seeing Shakespeare in High Park, I invariably leave there with a sore back. I trekked to High Park again last night, this time to see Canadian Stage’s Macbeth, with two different friends.  We showed up around 7, and this time, we were forced to sit off to the side of… Read More Six Plays in Eight Days: Sunday – Macbeth

August 19, 2013August 24, 2013 swrocheleauLeave a comment

Why David Tennant is the best Hamlet. Ever.

In 2008, the RSC mounted a production of Hamlet with David Tennant as Hamlet and Patrick Stewart as Claudius. This was at the height of his run as the Doctor in the iconic Doctor Who on BBC, but I had heard of it because of my undying love for Patrick Stewart. I was late to… Read More Why David Tennant is the best Hamlet. Ever.

December 13, 2012June 9, 2013 swrocheleauLeave a comment

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