The Hamlet Podcast Episode 01 - Who's There?
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Aug 13, 2017 Delve into the eerie atmosphere of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' as the podcast explores its complex texts and audience context. Highlights include a tense discussion between sentinels, emphasizing loyalty and fear. The analysis of the opening scene reveals how these dynamics set the stage for character development and narrative intrigue. Discover the layers of meaning intertwined in this classic tale!
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Multiple Texts Shape Hamlet
- Hamlet exists in multiple competing texts, so no single 'original' script governs interpretation.
- Modern editors now often present quarto and folio texts separately to respect their differences.
Touring Mishap In Mexico City
- Dominic Dromgoole once introduced Hamlet in Mexico City when his cast had food poisoning and Horatio was omitted.
- He began "It was a cold, dark night in Denmark" and stumbled over the Spanish word for battlements.
Hamlet Arrived At A Peak Moment
- By 1599 Shakespeare was a major draw, so a new play would excite audiences already familiar with his range.
- Hamlet likely arrived alongside other major works like Julius Caesar and Henry V in a remarkably productive year.