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Hyperion to a Satyr: Act 3, Scene 2 - Instructing the Players

December 21, 2023

Hyperion to a Satyr – The Fire and Water Podcast Network’s Hamlet Podcast – continues Siskoid’s scene-by-scene deep dive into Shakespeare’s masterwork, discussing the text, but also performance and staging through the lens of several films, television, comics and even a rock opera. In Act III, Scene 2, Part 1, Instructing the Players.

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Credits:

Theme: “Fanfare” from 1996 Hamlet, by Patrick Doyle, with clips from that film, starring Ray Fearon and Kenneth Branagh; and the 1948 Hamlet, starring Laurence Olivier.

Bonus clips: Hamlet 1996 by Kenneth Branagh, starring Kenneth Branagh; Hamlet 1980 by Rodney Bennett, starring Derek Jacobi and Emrys James; Hamlet 2000 by Michael Almereyda, starring Ethan Hawke; and Hamlet 2009 by Gregory Doran, starring David Tennant and John Woodvine.

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Hyperion to a Satyr: Act 3, Scene 1 - The Nunnery Scene

December 05, 2023

Hyperion to a Satyr – The Fire and Water Podcast Network’s Hamlet Podcast – continues Siskoid’s scene-by-scene deep dive into Shakespeare’s masterwork, discussing the text, but also performance and staging through the lens of several films, television, comics and even a rock opera. In Act III, Scene 1, Part 3, we cover the Nunnery Scene.

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Credits:

Theme: “Fanfare” from 1996 Hamlet, by Patrick Doyle, with clips from that film, starring Ray Fearon and Kenneth Branagh; and the 1948 Hamlet, starring Lawrence Olivier.

Bonus clips: Hamlet 1996 by Kenneth Branagh, starring Kate Winslet and Kenneth Branagh; Hamlet 1948 by Laurence Olivier, starring Laurence Olivier; Hamlet 1980 by Rodney Bennett, starring Derek Jacobi and Patrick Stewart; Hamlet 1990 by Franco Zeffirelli, starring Helena Bonham-Carter; Hamlet 2000 by Michael Almereyda, starring Ethan Hawke; Hamlet 2009 by Gregory Doran, starring Mariah Gale, David Tennant and Oliver Ford Davies; Slings & Arrows, starring Luke Kirby; and “Ophélie, oh folie” by Johnny Hallyday.

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Hyperion to a Satyr: Act 3, Scene 1 - To be or not to be

November 21, 2023

Hyperion to a Satyr – The Fire and Water Podcast Network’s Hamlet Podcast – continues Siskoid’s scene-by-scene deep dive into Shakespeare’s masterwork, discussing the text, but also performance and staging through the lens of several films, television, comics and even a rock opera. In Act III, Scene 1, Part 2, the most famous speech in the English (or any) language – To be or not to be.

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Credits:

Theme: “Fanfare” from 1996 Hamlet, by Patrick Doyle, with clips from that film, starring Ray Fearon and Kenneth Branagh; and the 1948 Hamlet, starring Lawrence Olivier.

Bonus clips: Hamlet 1996 by Kenneth Branagh, starring Kenneth Branagh; Hamlet 1948 by Laurence Olivier, starring Laurence Olivier; Hamlet 1980 by Rodney Bennett, starring Derek Jacobi; Hamlet 1990 by Franco Zeffirelli, starring Mel Gibson; Hamlet 2000 by Michael Almereyda, starring Ethan Hawke; Hamlet 2007 by Alexander Fodor, starring William Belchambers; Hamlet 2009 by Gregory Doran, starring David Tennant; and “To be or not to be” by Johnny Hallyday.

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Hyperion to a Satyr: Act 3, Scene 1 - Briefings

November 16, 2023

Hyperion to a Satyr – The Fire and Water Podcast Network’s Hamlet Podcast – continues Siskoid’s scene-by-scene deep dive into Shakespeare’s masterwork, discussing the text, but also performance and staging through the lens of several films, television, comics and even a rock opera. In Act III, Scene 1, Part 1, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern brief the King and Queen, then Ophelia is given instructions for her upcoming meeting with Hamlet.

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Credits:

Theme: “Fanfare” from 1996 Hamlet, by Patrick Doyle, with clips from that film, starring Ray Fearon and Kenneth Branagh; and the 1948 Hamlet, starring Lawrence Olivier.

Bonus clips: Hamlet 1996 by Kenneth Branagh, starring Derek Jacobi, Timothy Spall and Richard Bryers; Hamlet 1980 by Rodney Bennett, starring Geoffrey Bateman and Patrick Stewart; Hamlet 2000 by Michael Almereyda, starring Steve Zahn, Dechen Thurman and Diane Venora ; Hamlet 2007 by Alexander Fodor, starring Lydia Piechowiak; and Hamlet 2009 by Gregory Doran, starring Penny Downie.

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Hyperion to a Satyr: Hamlet Act II Wrap-Up

August 15, 2023

Hyperion to a Satyr – The Fire and Water Podcast Network’s Hamlet Podcast – wraps up its discussions on Act 2 of Shakespeare’s masterpiece, as Siskoid discusses some of the section’s bigger questions and themes with special guest Sean Ross. They also discuss teaching the play and the Simpsons’ parody. Plus, your feedback on the Act 2’s episodes.

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This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

Credits:

Theme: “Fanfare” from 1996 Hamlet, by Patrick Doyle, with clips from that film, starring Ray Fearon; the 2000 Hamlet, starring Ethan Hawke; and the 1990 Hamlet, starring Mel Gibson.

Bonus clips: The Simpsons’ “Tales from the Public Domain”, starring Nancy Cartright, Yeardley Smith and Dan Castellaneta

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Hyperion to a Satyr: Hamlet Act II, Scene 2 - O, what a rogue and peasant slave am I

June 29, 2023

Hyperion to a Satyr – The Fire and Water Podcast Network’s Hamlet Podcast – continues Siskoid’s scene-by-scene deep dive into Shakespeare’s masterwork, discussing the text, but also performance and staging through the lens of several films, television, comics and even a rock opera. In Act II, Scene 2, Part 6, Hamlet ends the Act devising a plan to expose his uncle’s guilt.

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Credits:

Theme: “Fanfare” from 1996 Hamlet, by Patrick Doyle, with clips from that film, starring Ray Fearon; the 2000 Hamlet, starring Ethan Hawke; and the 1990 Hamlet, starring Mel Gibson.

Bonus clips: Hamlet 1996 by Kenneth Branagh, starring Kenneth Branagh; Hamlet 1948 by Laurence Olivier, starring Laurence Olivier; Hamlet 1980 by Rodney Bennett, starring Derek Jacobi; Hamlet 1990 by Franco Zeffirelli, starring Mel Gibson; Hamlet 2000 by Michael Almereyda, starring Ethan Hawke; Hamlet 2009 by Gregory Doran, starring David Tennant; Slings & Arrows, starring Paul Gross and Luke Kirby; and In a Bleak Midwinter by Kenneth Branagh, starring Michael Maloney.

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Hyperion to a Satyr: Hamlet Act II, Scene 2 - The Players

June 22, 2023

Hyperion to a Satyr – The Fire and Water Podcast Network’s Hamlet Podcast – continues Siskoid’s scene-by-scene deep dive into Shakespeare’s masterwork, discussing the text, but also performance and staging through the lens of several films, television, comics and even a rock opera. In Act II, Scene 2, Part 5, Hamlet welcomes a theatre troupe to Elsinore.

Listen to the episode below or subscribe to Hyperion to a Satyr on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

Credits:

Theme: “Fanfare” from 1996 Hamlet, by Patrick Doyle, with clips from that film, starring Ray Fearon; the 2000 Hamlet, starring Ethan Hawke; and the 1990 Hamlet, starring Mel Gibson.

Bonus clips: Hamlet 1996 by Kenneth Branagh, starring Richard Bryars, Kenneth Branagh and Charlton Heston; Hamlet 1948 by Laurence Olivier, starring Felix Aylmer; Hamlet 1980 by Rodney Bennett, starring Derek Jacobi and Emrys James; Hamlet 1990 by Franco Zeffirelli, starring Mel Gibson; Hamlet 2007 by Alexander Fodor, starring Lydia Piechowiak and William Belchambers; and Hamlet 2009 by Gregory Doran, starring David Tennant, Oliver Ford Davies and John Woodvine.

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Hyperion to a Satyr: Hamlet Act II, Scene 2 - Rosencrantz & Guildenstern

June 15, 2023

Hyperion to a Satyr – The Fire and Water Podcast Network’s Hamlet Podcast – continues Siskoid’s scene-by-scene deep dive into Shakespeare’s masterwork, discussing the text, but also performance and staging through the lens of several films, television, comics and even a rock opera. In Act II, Scene 2, Part 4, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern finally have a probing chat with Hamlet.

Listen to the episode below or subscribe to Hyperion to a Satyr on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

Credits:

Theme: “Fanfare” from 1996 Hamlet, by Patrick Doyle, with clips from that film, starring Ray Fearon; the 2000 Hamlet, starring Ethan Hawke; and the 1990 Hamlet, starring Mel Gibson.

Bonus clips: Hamlet 1996 by Kenneth Branagh, starring Kenneth Branagh and Timothy Spall; Hamlet 1948 by Laurence Olivier, starring Laurence Olivier; Hamlet 1980 by Rodney Bennett, starring Derek Jacobi and Geoffrey Bateman; Hamlet 1990 by Franco Zeffirelli, starring Mel Gibson and Sean Murray; Hamlet 2000 by Michael Almereyda, starring Ethan Hawke and Steve Zahn; Hamlet 2007 by Alexander Fodor, starring uncredited Rosencrantz performer, Katie Reddin-Clancy and William Belchambers; Hamlet 2009 by Gregory Doran, starring David Tennant and Tom Davey; and “Quel mal te bouffe?” by Johnny Hallyday.

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Hyperion to a Satyr: Hamlet Act II, Scene 2 - The Fishmonger Scene

June 08, 2023

Hyperion to a Satyr – The Fire and Water Podcast Network’s Hamlet Podcast – continues Siskoid’s scene-by-scene deep dive into Shakespeare’s masterwork, discussing the text, but also performance and staging through the lens of several films, television, comics and even a rock opera. In Act II, Scene 2, Part 3, Polonius boards Hamlet in the sequence that inspired this whole project.

Listen to the episode below or subscribe to Hyperion to a Satyr on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

Credits:

Theme: “Fanfare” from 1996 Hamlet, by Patrick Doyle, with clips from that film, starring Ray Fearon; the 2000 Hamlet, starring Ethan Hawke; and the 1990 Hamlet, starring Mel Gibson.

Bonus clips: Hamlet 1996 by Kenneth Branagh, starring Kenneth Branagh; Hamlet 1948 by Laurence Olivier, starring Laurence Olivier; Hamlet 1980 by Rodney Bennett, starring Derek Jacobi; Hamlet 1990 by Franco Zeffirelli, starring Ian Holm and Mel Gibson; Hamlet 2000 by Michael Almereyda, starring Ethan Hawk and Bill Murray; Hamlet 2007 by Alexander Fodor, starring William Belchambers; Hamlet 2009 by Gregory Doran, starring David Tennant and Oliver Ford Davies; and “Je lis” by Johnny Hallyday.

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Hyperion to a Satyr: Hamlet Act II, Scene 2 - Brevity

June 01, 2023

Hyperion to a Satyr – The Fire and Water Podcast Network’s Hamlet Podcast – continues Siskoid’s scene-by-scene deep dive into Shakespeare’s masterwork, discussing the text, but also performance and staging through the lens of several films, television, comics and even a rock opera. In Act II, Scene 2, Part 2, Polonius tells the King and Queen what he thinks is ailing Hamlet.

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This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

Credits:

Theme: “Fanfare” from 1996 Hamlet, by Patrick Doyle, with clips from that film, starring Ray Fearon; the 2000 Hamlet, starring Ethan Hawke; and the 1990 Hamlet, starring Mel Gibson.

Bonus clips: Hamlet 1996 by Kenneth Branagh, starring Richard Briars and Kate Winslet; Hamlet 1948 by Laurence Olivier, starring Felix Aymler, Basil Sydney and Eileen Herlie; Hamlet 1980 by Rodney Bennett, starring Eric Porter and Claire Bloom; Hamlet 1990 by Franco Zeffirelli, starring Ian Holm; Hamlet 2000 by Michael Almereyda, starring Bill Murray; Hamlet 2007 by Alexander Fodor, starring Lydia Piechowiak; Hamlet 2009 by Gregory Doran, starring Oliver Ford Davies and Penny Downie; and “Doute” by Johnny Hallyday.

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