Teenagers doing Shakespeare with zero budget and maximum chaos energy.
The National Youth Theatre of Great Britain present an abridged version of Shakespeare's play, with explanatory links and introductions by Martin Jarvis. Following the presentation of the play, members of the company are shown in a workshop with actor-director Ron Daniels.
Acting
Raw young talent figuring it out live
Direction
Ron Daniels coaching actual teenagers
Director
Frank Hayes
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Nathaniel Parker would later play the detective in 'The Inspector Lynley Mysteries'—full circle from murderer to investigator.
The National Youth Theatre launched careers for everyone from Daniel Craig to Helen Mirren; this 1984 capture preserves the 'before they were famous' grind.
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