Shakespeare Live! From the RSC 2016
7.5 /10
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.
Release Dates
| Country | Release Type | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| US | TV | Dec 23, 2016 |
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Full Cast & Crew
Self - Host
Self - Host
Self - Performer
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Self
Self - Performer
Oberon
Self - Performer
Richard II
Self - Performer
Hamlet
Juliet
Self
Various
Self
Romeo
Self - Performer
Self - Performer
Various
Bottom
Much Ado About Nothing
Self
Various
Self
Horrible Histories segment
Self - Performer
Self - Performer
Self - Performer
The Hip Hop Shakespeare Company
Self - Hamlet
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Cast & crew of
Shakespeare Live! From the RSC
Directors & Credit Writers
Director
Producer
Original Music Composer
Cast
Self - Host
Self - Performer
Self - Performer
Self
Self - Performer
Oberon
Self - Performer
Richard II
Self - Performer
Hamlet
Juliet
Self
Various
Self
Romeo
Self - Performer
Self - Performer
Various
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