Working Shakespeare
How do we enter the heightened, extravagant language of Shakespeare and yet feel truthful in our contemporary world? How do performers excite the audience with Shakespeare's rich imagery and dynamic rhythm, yet make it real for the twenty-first century? We assume that a sophisticated intellectual background is required to grapple with Shakespeare. But there is a much deeper, almost primal response as available to inner-city students as to their counterparts in the private school to the sound and rhythm in Shakespeare's language which arouses our emotions: feelings of anger and sorrow, of passion and laughter. This landmark five-part video series gives voice to Shakespeare's most beloved and widely known speeches and sonnets, performed by a powerhouse ensemble of American and British actors, as they delve into the structure, meaning and power of Shakespeare's language.
- Status
- Ended
- Original Language
- English
- Production
- Quantum Leap
- Created By
- Cicely Berry
- Last Episode
- S1 E5 · Jul 15, 2003
Cast
Media
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Working Shakespeare online for free?
You can stream Working Shakespeare (2003) right here on FlixWow — every episode, in HD, completely free. No subscription, no signup, nothing to install.
What is Working Shakespeare about?
How do we enter the heightened, extravagant language of Shakespeare and yet feel truthful in our contemporary world? How do performers excite the audience with Shakespeare's rich imagery and dynamic rhythm, yet make it real for the twenty-first century? We assume that a sophisticated intellectual background is required…
How many episodes does Working Shakespeare have?
Working Shakespeare has 5 episodes — all available to watch free on FlixWow.
Who stars in Working Shakespeare?
The series stars Kate Burton, Claire Danes, Blythe Danner, Lindsay Duncan, Victor Garber and more.
When was Working Shakespeare released?
Working Shakespeare was released in 2003 and is streaming free on FlixWow.