In the Studio: Erica Whyman: Directing Hamnet
The Royal Shakespeare Company stages the world premiere of Maggie O'Farrell's award-winning novel
Maggie O鈥橣arrell鈥檚 historical novel Hamnet was published in 2020 to great critical acclaim, winning the Women's Prize. It tells the story of a gifted herbalist, Agnes Hathaway, who is married to a young William Shakespeare. We follow her on her journey as they meet, marry, and later come to terms with the death of their 11-year-old son, Hamnet. Now, the Royal Shakespeare Company is putting Hamnet on stage for the first time in Shakespeare鈥檚 birthplace of Stratford-upon-Avon. Presenter Dan Hardoon follows the RSC鈥檚 Acting Artistic Director Erica Whyman throughout the rehearsal process.
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