Shakespeare Uncovered

Midsummer's Night Dream with Hugh Bonneville

Season 2 Episode 1 | 53m 4s  | Video has closed captioning.

Hugh Bonneville started his career as an understudy for Ralph Fiennes in A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Open Air Theatre in London’s Regent’s Park. He revisits the theatre where his love for Shakespeare blossomed and catches up with Ralph to talk about why the play has enduring appeal. Interviews include David Walliams and Sheridan Smith.

Aired: 01/30/15

Expired: 01/29/19

Rating: TV-PG

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This project is made possible through the generosity of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Howard and Abby Milstein Foundation - lead foundation sponsor with major funding from Rosalind P. …

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