In celebration of William Shakespeare’s birthday, here are a few performances of his sonnets, plus Hamlet’s soliloquy. Enjoy!
Michael York reads Sonnet 18
Alan Rickman reads Sonnet 130
David Tennant reads Sonnets 2, 7, 9, 17, 18, 11, 14, and 154
David Tennant – Hamlet’s Soliloquy (RSC Hamlet)
Lianne @ eclectictales.com
Thanks for sharing these awesome videos/performances! Happy birthday William Shakespeare 🙂
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Lark_Bookwyrm
The Hamlet one is awesome! I knew Tennant was good, but wow!
Kimberly @ Turning the Pages
Love this post especially Allan Rickman’s reading.
Lark_Bookwyrm
Glad you enjoyed it! He has such a great voice, doesn’t he?
Lily
I was actually going over Hamlet’s soliliquoy today in english literature class! Oh how funny! Thanks for sharing these videos Lark!
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Lark_Bookwyrm
Tennant’s interpretation of Hamlet here is excellent! Glad you enjoyed the videos!
R_Hunt @ View From My Home
It’s hard to look at David Tennant and not think of Dr. Who (my daughter and her family watch it & I saw two episodes, so I recognize him, also from Broadchurch on BBC). Amazing and wonderful to listen to all these clips, so thanks, Lark!
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Lark_Bookwyrm
Glad you enjoyed them! I see either Doctor Who or Barty Crouch. 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
I loved this post Lark!!!!
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Lark_Bookwyrm
I thought people would enjoy it, either for the Shakespeare or for Tennant and Rickman! 😉