Hamlet (Rsc Shakespeare)

Hamlet as part of The RSC Shakespeare series presents the tragedy of the Prince of Denmark with an expert introduction by award-winning scholar Sir Jonathan Bate. This unique edition is designed to enable the reader to understand the play as it was originally intended – as a living theatre to be enjoyed and performed. This edition presents a historical overview of Hamlet's performance history, analyses specific productions, recommends film versions, and includes interviews with leading directors Michael Boyd, John Caird, and Ron Daniels . This offers a profound insight into the extraordinary variety of interpretations that are possible, showcasing Shakespeare's unique capacity to be reinvented and made "our contemporary" four centuries after his death . The play itself is accompanied by clear explanatory notes on each page for a richer understanding of the text .