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Three Actors - One Family - Hamlet's... We're delighted to announce a new digital publishing from "The Will" - Experimental Series, featuring an unprecedented theatrical event captured live at London's much loved Park Theatre in 2017 - Remastered 2025 - 4K.
Experience a fresh and daring interpretation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet, as it was presented on stage.
This powerful stage performance re-imagines the classic tale with a small, versatile cast, showcasing a unique and compelling approach to storytelling. At the heart of this minimalist production lies a profound exploration of human grief, love, and madness.
Cast:
Benet Brandreth as Hamlet
Gyles Brandreth as Ghost / Claudius / Polonius / Player King
Kosha Engler as Gertrude / Horatio / Ophelia / Rosencrantz
With special radio voices by Corrie Corfield & John Humphrys
Directed by Simon Evans and David Aula
Dive into this intimate and enthralling performance, a testament to the enduring power of Shakespeare's words and the transformative magic of the stage.
The Will - Experimental Series
Welcome to Shakespeare Network: "The Will - Experimental Series", where the timeless genius of Shakespeare meets the vanguard of contemporary interpretation. This is not your typical encounter with the Bard; it's a bold exploration of his enduring narratives through innovative theatrical approaches and daring, free adaptations for the stage.
We're pushing boundaries not only in live performance but also across diverse audiovisual productions, including feature films, shorts, and docudramas. The Experimental Series is a vibrant crucible for artistic vision, inviting audiences to witness a radical reimagining of classical texts. Here, we champion all deep, fertile, and creative approaches to Shakespeare's works, embracing everything from rigorous traditional, period, and historical stagings, to the cinematic grandeur of an Akira Kurosawa-style free adaptation, and the boldest contemporary experimental interpretations. We believe true innovation often stems from a profound understanding of tradition. Prepare for theatre that challenges, inspires, and transforms.
As the renowned composer Gustav Mahler famously said, "Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire." (Attributed to Gustav Mahler, though sometimes with a debated origin and links to Thomas More and Benjamin Franklin).
Indeed, our enduring love for Shakespeare's "golden tradition" and "golden rules" stems from his unique treatment of blank verse, his unparalleled depth, and his unmatched understanding of human nature. It is this profound respect that compels us not only to diligently preserve and develop the traditional approach, engaging with all wonderful scholarly material, but also to forge new, contemporary paths. This dual commitment allows us to honour the entire body of Shakespeare's work, ensuring its perpetual relevance and celebrating the myriad ways it can illuminate our world.
As Hamlet wisely noted, "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy." (Hamlet, Act 1, Scene 5).
Subtitles "YouTube Translator": En, Fr, De, It, Es, El, Pt, He, Ja, Zh, Hi
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Read the unabridged plays online: shakespearenetwork.net/works/plays
SHAKESPEARE NETWORK - Screen Adaptation - Co-Production : MISANTHROPOS – Official Website - misanthropos.net
Adapted by Maximianno Cobra, from Shakespeare's "Timon of Athens", the film exposes the timeless challenge of social hypocrisy, disillusion and annihilation against the poetics of friendship, love, and beauty.
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Three Actors - One Family - Hamlet's... We're delighted to announce a new digital publishing from "The Will" - Experimental Series, featuring an unprecedented theatrical event captured live at London's much loved Park Theatre in 2017 - Remastered 2025 - 4K.
Experience a fresh and daring interpretation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet, as it was presented on stage.
This powerful stage performance re-imagines the classic tale with a small, versatile cast, showcasing a unique and compelling approach to storytelling. At the heart of this minimalist production lies a profound exploration of human grief, love, and madness.
Cast:
Benet Brandreth as Hamlet
Gyles Brandreth as Ghost / Claudius / Polonius / Player King
Kosha Engler as Gertrude / Horatio / Ophelia / Rosencrantz
With special radio voices by Corrie Corfield & John Humphrys
Directed by Simon Evans and David Aula
Dive into this intimate and enthralling performance, a testament to the enduring power of Shakespeare's words and the transformative magic of the stage.
The Will - Experimental Series
Welcome to Shakespeare Network: "The Will - Experimental Series", where the timeless genius of Shakespeare meets the vanguard of contemporary interpretation. This is not your typical encounter with the Bard; it's a bold exploration of his enduring narratives through innovative theatrical approaches and daring, free adaptations for the stage.
We're pushing boundaries not only in live performance but also across diverse audiovisual productions, including feature films, shorts, and docudramas. The Experimental Series is a vibrant crucible for artistic vision, inviting audiences to witness a radical reimagining of classical texts. Here, we champion all deep, fertile, and creative approaches to Shakespeare's works, embracing everything from rigorous traditional, period, and historical stagings, to the cinematic grandeur of an Akira Kurosawa-style free adaptation, and the boldest contemporary experimental interpretations. We believe true innovation often stems from a profound understanding of tradition. Prepare for theatre that challenges, inspires, and transforms.
As the renowned composer Gustav Mahler famously said, "Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire." (Attributed to Gustav Mahler, though sometimes with a debated origin and links to Thomas More and Benjamin Franklin).
Indeed, our enduring love for Shakespeare's "golden tradition" and "golden rules" stems from his unique treatment of blank verse, his unparalleled depth, and his unmatched understanding of human nature. It is this profound respect that compels us not only to diligently preserve and develop the traditional approach, engaging with all wonderful scholarly material, but also to forge new, contemporary paths. This dual commitment allows us to honour the entire body of Shakespeare's work, ensuring its perpetual relevance and celebrating the myriad ways it can illuminate our world.
As Hamlet wisely noted, "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy." (Hamlet, Act 1, Scene 5).
Subtitles "YouTube Translator": En, Fr, De, It, Es, El, Pt, He, Ja, Zh, Hi
YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIPS - Please choose your membership level and provide recurring support for our Education Programs, Archives, and In-house Productions - Your support truly makes a difference! - youtube.com/channel/UCBD1uffdDBLhkapQvl3EBmg/join
CHANNEL SUBSCRIPTION - Please consider subscribing to our channel - youtube.com/user/ShakespeareNetwork?sub_confirmation=1
Copyright - All rights reserved to their respective owners.
_______________________________
Read the unabridged plays online: shakespearenetwork.net/works/plays
SHAKESPEARE NETWORK - Screen Adaptation - Co-Production : MISANTHROPOS – Official Website - misanthropos.net
Adapted by Maximianno Cobra, from Shakespeare's "Timon of Athens", the film exposes the timeless challenge of social hypocrisy, disillusion and annihilation against the poetics of friendship, love, and beauty.
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