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Russell T Davies and Maxine Peake
Screenwriter and star discuss the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's latest version of A Midsummer Night's Dream, set in the tyrannical court of Athens and its forests. Chaired by Clemency Burton-Hill.
Former Doctor Who show-runner Russell T Davies talks about his passion project, the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ film of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night's Dream - which he’s wanted to make his entire life. He is joined by Maxine Peake, who stars as Titania in the spellbinding version of the play set in the tyrannical court of Athens and the magical forest around the city.
Screenwriter and star talk to Clemency Burton-Hill at Hay Festival 2016.
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Shakespeare Lives at the Hay Festival
Marking the 400th Anniversary celebrations of Shakespeare's life and work.
