THE WINTER'S TALE
Seattle Rep presents THE WINTER'S TALE by William Shakespeare from December 16 to 19, 2021, in person and streaming online. Librarians at Seattle Public Library created this list of books, films and music to enhance your experience of the show.
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The Winter's Tale
The script of THE WINTER'S TALE, for your reading pleasure.
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Shakespeare Songs
Seattle Rep's Public Works production of THE WINTER'S TALE is a musical adaptation of this timeless play. Listen to other music inspired by Shakespeare from composers across the centuries, from Haydn & Schubert to Poulenc & Stravinsky.
Format: Music CD
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Shakespeare
This fun, educational and short biography of the Bard by beloved author Bryson illuminates just how little we actually know about Shakespeare's life and times. A quick and entertaining read for Shakespeare fans and novices alike.
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Exit, Pursued by A Bear
In this bold and thought-provoking modern adaptation of THE WINTER'S TALE, Hermione is a high school cheerleader who is raped and impregnated at cheerleading camp in a tiny Ontario town.
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Classic BBC Radio Shakespeare Romances
This audiobook collection of BBC Radio Shakespeare programs includes a recording of THE WINTER'S TALE starring Ronald Pickup as Leontes, with Hannah Gordon as Hermione and John Gielgud as Time. This play was first broadcast in 1982.
Format: Downloadable Audiobook
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Shakespeare Uncovered
The third season of PBS' Shakespeare Uncovered series includes an episode on THE WINTER'S TALE, in which actor Simon Russell Beale discusses the play, its characters and themes.
Format: DVD
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That Way Madness Lies
This collection of diverse, nuanced and frequently subversive stories based on the Bard's best known plays and poems includes a beautifully crafted retelling of THE WINTER'S TALE, entitled "Lost Girl," by Melissa Bashardoust.
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William Shakespeare
Want to brush up on your Shakespeare before you see THE WINTER'S TALE? This compact guide from acclaimed Shakespearean scholar Wells is an excellent place to start.
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The Winter's Tale
Directed by Gregory Doran, this 1999 Royal Shakespeare Company production of THE WINTER'S TALE stars Anthony Sher as Leontes and Alexandra Gilbreath as Hermione.
Format: Streaming Video
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The Winter's Tale
Directed by Jane Howell, this 1981 production of THE WINTER'S TALE was part of the BBC Television Shakespeare series, and stars Jeremy Kemp as Leontes and Anna Calder-Marshall as Hermione.
Format: Streaming Video
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