Shakespeare Live! From the RSC(2016)
A celebration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, broadcast live at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon.
Shakespeare Live! From the RSC Synopsis
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.
Shakespeare Live! From the RSC (2016) is a music, tv movie and documentary film directed by Gregory Doran, released on April 23, 2016 with a runtime of 2h 24m. It stars David Tennant, Catherine Tate, Judi Dench and Benedict Cumberbatch. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Gregory Doran
- Writers:
- Al Smith
- Producers:
- Catherine Stirk, John Wyver
- Composer:
- John Woolf
- Production:
- Royal Shakespeare Company, BBC
- Status:
- Released
Shakespeare Live! From the RSC (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Shakespeare Live! From the RSC before you stream it.
Shakespeare Live! From the RSC Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Tennant
as Self - Host
Catherine Tate
as Self - Host
Judi Dench
as Self - Performer
Benedict Cumberbatch
as Self - Performer
Joseph Fiennes
as Self
Ian McKellen
as Self - Performer
David Suchet
as Oberon
Helen Mirren
as Self - Performer
- Richard Atwill
Richard Atwill
as Ben Jonson
Simon Russell Beale
as Richard II
- Emma Carrington
Emma Carrington
as Béatrice
Richard David-Caine
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Gregory Doran, written by Al Smith, produced by Catherine Stirk and John Wyver.
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Shakespeare Live! From the RSC Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 13 ratings.
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Shakespeare Live! From the RSC – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shakespeare Live! From the RSC online?
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Shakespeare Live! From the RSC (2016) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Shakespeare Live! From the RSC?
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The main cast of Shakespeare Live! From the RSC (2016) includes David Tennant, Catherine Tate, Judi Dench, Benedict Cumberbatch and Joseph Fiennes. The film was directed by Gregory Doran. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shakespeare Live! From the RSC released?
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Shakespeare Live! From the RSC was released on April 23, 2016 and runs for 2h 24m.
Is Shakespeare Live! From the RSC worth watching?
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Shakespeare Live! From the RSC (2016) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, tv movie and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Shakespeare Live! From the RSC?
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Yes. The official Shakespeare Live! From the RSC trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.