21 Nov 2005
The Taming of the Shrew
A young harridan MP marries a title in order to advance towards her goal of becoming party leader.
This Is Hamlet
A mockumentary examination of Shakespeare's greatest tragedy using "breaking news" style interviews and commentary.
Top Billed Cast
Patrick Alparone Hamlet
Anna Bullard Ophelia
Delia MacDougall Gertrude
Charles Shaw Robinson Claudius
Howard Swain Polonius
Jon Gentry Horatio
Robert Parsons Ghost of King Hamlet
Nicholas Pelczar Laertes
Mark Anderson Phillips Rosencrantz
Liam Vincent Guildenstern
Lance Gardner Ambassador
Carrie Paff Sarah Siddons - Field Reporter
Joan Mankin Gravedigger #1
John Gilkey Gravedigger #2
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