Often considered one of scotlands greatest actors, david tennant was born david john mcdonald in west lothian, scotland, to essdale helen mcleod and sandy mcdonald, who was a presbyterian minister. Director gregory doran producers john wyver sebastian grant hamlet david tennant claudius and the ghost patrick stewart gertrude penny. Mar 07, 20 based on its reputation, i was expecting to like the 2009 royal shakespeare company production of hamlet, directed by gregory doran and starring david tennant, much better than i did. Where can i watch the bbcs 2018 hamlet starring andrew scott. David tennant stars in the title role with patrick. The royal shakespeare companys awardwinning production of hamlet, directed by rsc chief associate director gregory doran, and with david tennant in. Aug 05, 2008 its a sign of our starcrazy culture that there has been months of speculation about david tennant s hamlet. The following is a list of performances by the scottish actor and voice actor david tennant. Link to download david tennant s shakespeare uncovered uk and non for anybody in the uk, this is the iplayer link valid for 7 days to download david tennant s episode of shakespeare uncovered about hamlet which aired last night on bbc two. The doctor who star recently completed a stint playing the prince on stage as part of a royal shakespeare company production.
Jan 08, 2018 monday, january 8, 2018 mini lecture on hamlet. The royal shakespeare companys awardwinning production of hamlet, directed by rsc chief associate director gregory doran, stars david tennant doctor who in the title role. He has played a number of parts in radio plays including benedict in the bbc adaptation of much a do. Cressida cowell, david tennant, hachette childrens. It was broadcast by pbs great performances in the united states on 28 april 2010 directed by gregory doran, it features the original stage cast of david tennant in the title role of prince. The royal shakespeare companys hamlet, starring david tennant and patrick stewart, has been hailed as the definitive hamlet for a new generation. He played the roles of the tenth incarnation of the doctor in the bbc scifi series doctor who 20052010, giacomo casanova in the bbc comedydrama serial casanova 2005, hamlet in the rscs 2009 adaptation of hamlet 2009, barty crouch, jr. Hamlet with david tennant season 1 episode 5 shakespeare. If you prefer the lighter side of shakespeare, much ado about nothing with catherine tate and david tennant is a hilarious, thoroughly entertaining play. Link to download david tennants shakespeare uncovered uk and non for anybody in the uk, this is the iplayer link valid for 7 days to download david tennants episode of shakespeare uncovered about hamlet which aired last night on bbc two. Directed by gregory doran broadcasted on december 26th, 2009 on bbc2.
David tennant explains why shakespeare still matters duration. Hamlet is a 2009 television film adaptation of the royal shakespeare company s 2008 moderndress stage production of william shakespeare s play of the same name, aired on bbc two on 26 december 2009. Otherwise its just too hard to separate what david tennant did with what he was given to work with. Plus, branaghs chandelierswinging fiasco of an ending was an embarrassment.
David tennant list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Hamlet david tennant, patrick stewart, penny downie. David also gave a very relatable humanness to the role that branagh doesnt. Anthony fauci speaks about the ebola crisis at the 2014 festival of science. Where can i watch the bbcs 2018 hamlet starring andrew. Begin watching hamlet with david tennant on amazon video. Also, following this post bc i want to know where to find the scott hamlet. He will be joined by all of the key members of its original cast, including star trek actor patrick stewart, who plays claudius. Adapted for the screen and filmed on location, this dynamic, exciting and contemporary production features all key original cast members from the staged version, including patrick stewart as claudius.
Acclaimed bbc production of hamlet, starring david tennant. With andrew scott, juliet stevenson, jessica brown findlay, luke thompson. Zeffirellis film adaptation of shakespeares play starring mel gibson as the titular prince. Rent hamlet 2009 starring david tennant and patrick stewart on dvd and bluray. Hamlet, prince of denmark a bbc radio classic drama duration. I was blown away by how powerful david tennant s portrayal of hamlet was. Actor david tennant has signed up to reprise his role as hamlet for bbc two. Apr 11, 2020 a reminder for fans in ireland that hamlet, starring david tennant in the title role, will be shown on rte2 this morning as part of a series of broadcasts aimed at students. Jan 19, 2018 dont forget that you can download a copy of romeo and juliet. David tennant hamlets soliloquy rsc hamlet youtube. When he was about 3 or 4 years old, he decided to become an actor, inspired by his love of doctor who. David tennant as hamlet find images and videos about doctor who and david tennant on we heart it. Wednesday, january 10, 2018 study guide for hamlet handout.
David tennant is the greatest hamlet of his generation. David tennant and sir patrick stewart reprise their roles for a moderndress, film fortelevision adaptation of the royal shakespeare. On 12 april 2011, a photograph of tennant as hamlet featured on a stamp. Hamlet is a 2009 television film adaptation of the royal shakespeare companys 2008 moderndress stage production of william shakespeares play of the same name, aired on bbc two on 26 december 2009. Jul, 2012 david tennant wanders through rsc shop looking at various products, plays, films that have been done of hamlet.
David tennant reads the highway rat for jennifer garners. The big news from stratford is that gregory dorans production is one of the most. Yorick is represented by the real skull of a polish composer who bequeathed it to the rsc for use in theatrical performance by vicki reid. Mar 31, 2018 directed by robert icke, rhodri huw, ilinca radulian. He played the roles of the tenth incarnation of the doctor in the bbc scifi series doctor who 20052010, giacomo casanova in the bbc comedydrama serial casanova 2005. Download the tv guide app for iphone, ipad and android. By watching all of these actors to be or not to be soliloquies, i fount scotts to be one of my favorites.
Between his madness and grief and between grief and his. Jan 06, 2010 hamlet david tennant, patrick stewart, penny downie. This david tennantstarring productions first outing was at the rsc courtyard theatre in stratforduponavon and is now finished. David tennant is catherine tates new english teacher. To be or not to be hamlet david tennant hd youtube. Unlike any actor who has preceded him in the role of the doctor or the prince of denmark, david tennant is both an accomplished shakespearean he has often turned out for the rsc and a complete. The video addresses a broad spectrum of ideas and questions pertaining to hamlet from the way the story has permeated popular culture, to the purpose of the production, right down to the character hamlet and the struggles he is enduring.
In hamlet, david tennant, whose own rsc performance was a huge hit, meets other actors who have played the role from the legendary david warner in the 1960s to the recent jude law. Bbc press office david tennant reprises role in rsc. Dec 28, 2009 david tennant as hamlet in a film of the royal shakespeare companys awardwinning production of shakespeares greatest play. Every hamlet rises or falls on the performance of the titlerole actor, and tennant had both strengths and problems. Hamlet, prince of denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother remarrying the murderer, his uncle. Apr 29, 2010 director gregory doran producers john wyver sebastian grant hamlet david tennant claudius and the ghost patrick stewart gertrude penny downie polonius oliver ford davies ophelia mariah gale. Its a sign of our starcrazy culture that there has been months of speculation about david tennants hamlet. I have also seen the national theaters version with benedict cumberbatch, and i have to say, this one is better. Sep 24, 2014 the royal shakespeare companys awardwinning production of hamlet, directed by rsc chief associate director gregory doran, and with david tennant in the title role, will premiere on bbc two later. Gregory dorans production is one of the most richly textured, bestacted versions of the play we have seen in years, wrote michael. Aug 20, 20 hamlet, prince of denmark a bbc radio classic drama duration. David tennant is the greatest hamlet of his generation can i forget the drama thats surrounded david tennants hamlet and engage only with the one thats on. The royal shakespeare company rsc production, staged in stratforduponavon, takes a modernday approach to the great shakespearean tragedy.
Tennant played psychopathic villain cale erendreich in the thriller film bad samaritan 2018. News great performances to air david tennant hamlet april 28. Based on its reputation, i was expecting to like the 2009 royal shakespeare company production of hamlet, directed by gregory doran and starring david tennant, much better than i did. An acclaimed hamlet in the royal shakespeare companys hit production also a recent great performances production, david tennant meets fellow actors whove tackled this most iconic of roles, including superstar jude law, and. I think tennant brings a great mix of humor and pathos to the role, and stewart is fabulous as both claudius and the ghost. An acclaimed hamlet in the royal shakespeare companys hit production also a recent great performances production, david tennant meets fellow actors. Great performances to air david tennant hamlet april 28. He also plays extracts from previous productions, including a classic with richard burton as jimmy porter. Pbs made a fantastic documentary all about hamlet narrated by david tennant. Hamlet starring david tennant airs on rte2 this morning. I may have pinned this before, the facial expession is worth it to pin it more often. Jan 09, 2009 david tennant is the greatest hamlet of his generation can i forget the drama thats surrounded david tennant s hamlet and engage only with the one thats on stage in front of me. He feels uncomfortable with the people there, who all are to an extent hypocrites.
David tennant, known to millions as bbc tvs doctor who, has returned to his thespian roots as the lead in hamlet. David tennant stars as the melancholy dane and patrick stewart portrays his uncle claudius in this exhilarating version of the royal shakespeare companys smash hit 2009 production of hamlet, which was filmed on location rather than on the stage. David tennant wanders through rsc shop looking at various products, plays, films that have been done of hamlet. Please subscribe hamlet david tennant, patrick stewart, penny downie. Although hamlet and romeo and juliet are now shakespeares most. Directed by gregory doran, it features the original stage. Harry potter scenes that should not have been cut deleted scenes duration. David tennant is a real inspiration to all those inspiring actorsactresses. Hamlets character, as is presented in this scene, completely opposes that of claudius, and this is brilliantly conveyed by the actor david tennant. A further 8 films of productions performed in 2018 and 2019, including twelfth night. David tennants hamlet is thrilling and not just because im a fan of the actor. Tennant and tates much ado is available on not for free, but for a comparable price youd pay for a movie on amazon prime. David tennant meets fellow actors whove taken on hamlet and compares notes. Dec 07, 2012 the different actors from these films which play hamlets character are, campbell scott, david tennant, mel gibson, and kenneth branagh.
An acclaimed hamlet in the royal shakespeare companys hit production also a recent great performances production, david tennant meets fellow actors whove tackled this most iconic of roles, including superstar jude law, and compares notes on the roles titanic challenges. Gibsons entire scene has such good setting, location, and had a lot of potential, but i personally feel. Gregory dorans wildly anticipated royal shakespeare company production of the tragedy with tennant pictured as the prince and patrick stewart, following his tonynominated broadway turn in macbeth, as the ghost and claudius see news, 11 sep. David tennant and sir patrick stewart reprise their roles for a moderndress, filmfortelevision adaptation of the royal shakespeare. Catherine tate and david tennant have teamed up for a new comedy sketch as part of tonights bbc one charity extravaganza the big night in with catherine reviving her stroppy schoolgirl character lauren, with david starring as her beleaguered teacher trying to cope with home schooling. While i liked the set and costuming in branaghs production, tennants hamlet felt more true to the text. It is amazing this page was created by beatrice meecham. Hamlet gibson, prince of denmark, is in mourning for his father, whose death is quickly followed by widow gertrudes glenn close marriage to hamlet s uncle, claudius alan bates, who has assumed the throne following his brothers demise. David tennant full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. This is probably my favorite film version of hamlet i know, its more like a filmed version of a stage production than a true film version. Blc theatre presents hamlet by william shakespeare youtube. It was broadcast by pbs great performances in the united states on 28 april 2010.
Apr 18, 2020 catherine tate and david tennant have teamed up for a new comedy sketch as part of tonights bbc one charity extravaganza the big night in with catherine reviving her stroppy schoolgirl character lauren, with david starring as her beleaguered teacher trying to cope with home schooling. Doran hamlet act 1 scene 1 ghost scene rachel hammond. After all the hype and nearly a years wait, doctor who star david tennants has at last given us or at least the critics his hamlet. Bbc news entertainment tennant to reprise hamlet for bbc. This is probably my favorite film version of hamlet i know, it. David tennant hears interviews with john osborne, reads his personal letters, as well as archive of critic kenneth tynan and director tony richardson. He also tries, alongside simon russell beale and ben whishaw, to unravel the meaning of the play and the reason why it is considered by many to be the greatest play shakespeare ever wrote. For anybody in the uk, this is the iplayer link valid for 7 days to download david tennants episode of shakespeare uncovered about hamlet. Hamlet is shown to be uncomfortable in the setting in which he is placed.
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