A Midsummer Night's Dream with Hugh Bonneville | Preview
Season 2
Episode 1
About the Episode
Bonneville started his career at the Open Air Theatre in Regent’s Park, understudying Ralph Fiennes as Lysander, one of the four lovers in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. He and Fiennes meet up to try to untangle the extraordinary plot of one of Shakespeare’s most enduringly popular plays. Bonneville also sees the play at the Globe Theatre and talks to the Globe’s Artistic Director Dominic Dromgoole.
Aired:
| Expires: | Runtime: 37s
Extras
-
Education | May I with Right and Conscience Make this Claim?
The ironic aspects of the justification for Henry V's campaign in France are explored.2:26 -
Education | Have We Learned Anything?
This segment reflects on the transience of Henry V’s military accomplishments.2:08 -
Education | The Battle of Agincourt
On the eve of the Battle of Agincourt, Henry V inspires his soldiers.6:34 -
Education | Grief-Stricken Hamlet
An overview of Hamlet and a discussion of the theme of loss within the play.5:17 -
Education | Many Different Hamlets
Actors David Tennant and Jude Law discuss approaching the soliloquy from Act III, Scene i.2:30 -
Education | I’ll Drown My Book
An overview of how Ariel’s compassion alters Prospero’s outlook.3:48 -
Education | The Resurrection of Sebastian
An analysis of Shakespeare’s “resurrection” of Sebastian.1:27 -
Education | Shakespeare's Daughter and The Tempest
A look at how Shakespeare’s relationship with his daughter may have affected The Tempest.1:33 -
-
Morgan Freeman reunites with Co-Star Tracey Ullman
Morgan Freeman reunites with his own Kate, Tracey Ullman to talk about their performance.4:34
