Reacting to Different Adaptations of Antony and Cleopatra (Stage & Film Watch-along) (Patreon)

It's time for another fun watch-along. Today we're appreciating different adaptations of Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra.

We have Trevor Nunn's production with Janet Suzman as Cleopatra, and Patrick Stewart as a brilliant Enobarbus.

We also have productions from the Royal Shakespeare Company, and a behind-the-scenes look at actors preparing to stun audiences at the Globe Theatre. 

Video Timestamps

• 0:00 Antony and Cleopatra overview
• 2:00 from tragedy to comedy
• 3:20 RSC production with Josette Simon
• 10:00 the Globe Theatre with Eve Best
• 13:00 the Insane Artist's Cleopatra monologue
• 15:00 Trevor Nunn's 1974 production
• 26:00 Timothy Dalton & Lynn Redgrave
• 28:00 behind the scenes at the Globe
• 37:36 Sophie Okonedo & Ralph Fiennes 
• 40:00 behind the scenes at Folger Theatre
• 45:20 your thoughts on Antony & Cleopatra

Questions for You:

1) Where would you rank Antony and Cleopatra among the plays we have experienced so far?

2) Which actor was your Cleopatra?

3) Do you feel like you have a good sense of Shakespeare the tragedian? 

Thank you for sharing many of your favourite passages, and I hope you're feeling energised for our deep exploration of the comedies.

Happy reading, everybody!