The Readiness Was All: Ian Charleson and Richard Eyre'sHamlet
2008; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 13; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1080/10848770802052681
ISSN1470-1316
Autores Tópico(s)Irish and British Studies
ResumoThis is an account of Ian Charleson's extraordinary performance in Richard Eyre's production of Shakespeare's Hamlet. The essay is divided into four parts: (1) the original Hamlet in Eyre's production was Daniel Day-Lewis whose stirring but erratic portrayal strangely terminated in mid-performance; (2) Ian Charleson's rehearsal process, including comments by actors and friends about his talent and courage in preparing for the role; (3) Charleson's brilliant acting, his triumph in overcoming his physical weakness and ravaged appearance as he was dying of AIDS; and (4) personal memories of Charleson's November 3, 1989 performance.
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