Shakespeare Live! From the RSC

Nan
2h 24m
2016
7.25 /10 (12)

A celebration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, broadcast live at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon.

Overview

From the stage of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, David Tennant, Catherine Tate and guests mark the life of William Shakespeare on the 400th anniversary of the playwright's death.

Country : United Kingdom
Languages : English
Released Date: 2016-04-23

Top Billed Cast

David Tennant

Self - Host

Catherine Tate

Self - Host

Judi Dench

Self - Performer

Benedict Cumberbatch

Self - Performer

Joseph Fiennes

Self

Ian McKellen

Self - Performer

David Suchet

Oberon

Helen Mirren

Self - Performer

Richard Atwill

Ben Jonson

Simon Russell Beale

Richard II

Emma Carrington

Béatrice

Richard David-Caine

Self

Anne-Marie Duff

Self - Performer

Paapa Essiedu

Hamlet

Mariah Gale

Juliet

Henry Goodman

Self

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