2h 35mDas Rheingold

bristol old vic presents
Hamlet's famous soliloquy in Act 3, Scene 1 of the play is one of the most celebrated moments in English literature. Here, at the pinnacle of his despair, Hamlet grapples with the existential dilemma of whether it is better to endure the hardships of life or to end the suffering through death, "To be or not to be: that is the question." Throughout the monologue, Hamlet considers the meaning of life, philosophically contemplating the pros and cons of life and death. He reflects on the struggles and injustices of existence, suggesting that life is so miserable that no one would willingly suffer existence if they weren't so afraid of the uncertainty that lies beyond, ''For who would bear the whips and scorns of time... But that the dread of something after death.'' Shakespeare's mastery in character development shines through in this scene as Hamlet avoids personal pronouns like "I" or "me", distancing himself from his thoughts on morality. This technique subtly exposes his internal conflict and psychological depth, providing a glimpse into the complexities of his psyche without direct expression. In John Haidar's production with the Bristol Old Vic, Hamlet is portrayed as a modern-day angsty teen, dressed in black and ready to be set off into a rage by the slightest comment. In this scene, actor Billy Howle shows off his total command of the role and deep understanding of Hamlet's unknown inner turmoil.
2h 29mOthello
12mOthello: In Conversation With the Stars
2h 12mThe Tempest
2h 38mMuch Ado About Nothing
43mShakespeare Sonnets: A Modern Love Story

Shakespeare Uncovered

Shakespeare’s Timeless Appeal

The Sonnets by William Shakespeare
2h 34mA Midsummer Night's Dream

The Making of Julius Caesar
1h 58mIan McKellen's Hamlet
1h 30mA Midsummer Night's Dream (2016)
1h 23mMuse of Fire

Muse of Fire: Acting Workshops

Hamlet: "Get thee to a nunnery."
2h 25mHamlet

Hamlet: "To be or not to be..."
1h 57mHenry VI - Part I: Open Rehearsal Project
2h 26mHenry VI - Part II: Rebellion
2h 54mRichard III
2h 8mAll's Well That Ends Well
2h 42mHenry VI - Part III: Wars of the Roses
2h 50mThe Winter's Tale
2h 19mThe Comedy of Errors
2h 43mHenry V
47mShakespeare Masterclass (Shortened)
26mA Man For All Time: Shakespeare Masterclass - Part Three
30mA Man For All Time: Shakespeare Masterclass - Part Four
27mA Man For All Time: Shakespeare Masterclass - Part Two

Hamlet: "Get thee to a nunnery."
2h 25mHamlet
3h 1mHamlet
2h 25mThe Tempest
3hOthello
1h 58mIan McKellen's Hamlet
2h 29mOthello

Shakespeare’s Timeless Appeal
43mShakespeare Sonnets: A Modern Love Story
12mOthello: In Conversation With the Stars
2h 20mLove's Labour's Lost
2h 42mJulius Caesar
2h 52mTitus Andronicus
1h 23mMuse of Fire
2h 12mThe Tempest

The Sonnets by William Shakespeare
26mA Man For All Time: Shakespeare Masterclass - Part Three
2h 44mCoriolanus
3h 8mCymbeline
1h 25mAndrea Bocelli: Live in Central Park
New York Philharmonic
1h 15mPavarotti in Hyde Park
Philharmonia Orchestra
2h 40mCarmen, Bizet - 150th Anniversary in Versailles
Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal
2h 37mAida
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
3h 5mLe Nozze di Figaro
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
2h 21mMadama Butterfly
2h 21mCarmen
2h 21mAida
1h 39mDon Giovanni (Juan)
2hTosca
3h 51mDie Walküre
4h 30mGötterdämmerung
2h 35mDas Rheingold
4h 1mSiegfried
3hRusalka
3h 53mSiegfried - Teatro Real
4h 24mGötterdämmerung - Teatro Real
2h 33mMozart's The Magic Flute - Die Zauberflöte
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
2h 54mCarmen
2h 59mDon Giovanni
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
2hLa Bohème
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
2h 3mNabucco
Philharmonia Zürich
3h 46mDie Walküre
46mL’enfant et les sortilèges
2h 16mLa Traviata
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
2h 10mBrokeback Mountain
Orchestra of the Teatro Real de Madrid
1h 51mThe Perfect American