Shakespeare Live! From the RSC
2016, English. Directed by Robin Mason & Bridget Caldwell & Tim Taggart & Gregory Doran.
A celebration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, broadcast live at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon.
From the stage of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, David Tennant, Catherine Tate and guests mark the life of William Shakespeare on the 400th anniversary of the playwright's death.
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Robin MasonDirector
- Bridget CaldwellDirector
- Tim TaggartDirector
- Gregory DoranDirector
- David TennantSelf - Host
- Catherine TateSelf - Host
- Judi DenchSelf - Performer
- Benedict CumberbatchSelf - Performer
- Joseph FiennesSelf
- Ian McKellenSelf - Performer
- David SuchetOberon
- Helen MirrenSelf - Performer
- Richard AtwillBen Jonson
- Simon Russell BealeRichard II
- Emma CarringtonBéatrice
- Richard David-CaineSelf
Details
- Released
- 23 April 2016
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Al Smith
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Shakespeare Live! From the RSC runs 144 minutes (2h 24m).
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Shakespeare Live! From the RSC isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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Who directed Shakespeare Live! From the RSC?
Shakespeare Live! From the RSC (2016) was directed by Robin Mason and Bridget Caldwell and Tim Taggart and Gregory Doran and stars David Tennant, Catherine Tate, Judi Dench.