Shakespeare's plays in performance

pt. 1. The text and the actors. Verbal drama ; Acting ; Gestures and business ; Subtext ; Shakespearian actors ; Creating a role : Shylock ; Playing for laughs : the last plays ; Interplay

pt. 2. Action and the stage. Narrative and focus : Richard II ; Setting, grouping, movement and tempo : Hamlet ; Stage shows

pt. 3. The play and the audience. Plays in performance.