SHAKESPEARE
A Critical Guide To
Romeo & Juliet
& Hamlet

Produced by the Emmy Award winning team at Cromwell Productions, this DVD is an invaluable guide to understanding Shakespeare's tragedies. With the expert knowledge and interpretation of Prof Stanley Wells and Dr Russell Jackson of the Shakespeare Institute, and Dr Robert Smallwood of the Shakespeare Centre, Stratford-Upon-Avon, the central themes of two of Shakespeare's works are examined.

Topics addressed include:

ROMEO & JULIET:

Q - Why has Romeo & Juliet proved such a popular play?
Q - Is the balcony scene the "core and heart" of the play?
Q - Should modern audiences feel uncomfortable at both the lovers' extreme youth?

HAMLET:

Q - Why has Hamlet become one of the most influential pieces of literature in the world?
Q - What are the bounds preventing Hamlet from carrying out his revenge?
Q - Is Hamlet's harsh treatment of Ophelia justifiable?

DVD Info

Region: 2
Running Time: 60 minutes