Playing Shakespear - John Barton - On DVD

Wed, 4 Aug 2010, 01:29 pm

Labrug19 posts in thread

I have often heard it said that if you want to play Shakespeare then get your hands on John Barton's Book Playing Shakespear. Based upon a TV series done some years back now, it is considered essential reading by anyone doing or contemplating Shakespearian Theatre.

The TV Series will very shortly be available on DVD and I thought I should let everyone know. JB HiFi will be stocking this collection (3 DVD Box Set) for $40 as of the 12th this month from their online store. See the link below.

https://www.jbhifionline.com.au/dvd/dvd-genres/special-interest-documentary/playing-shakespeare/528477

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LabrugWed, 4 Aug 2010, 01:29 pm

https://www.jbhifionline.com.au/dvd/dvd-genres/special-interest-documentary/playing-shakespeare/528477

Paul TreasureWed, 4 Aug 2010, 02:25 pm

More John Barton plugs

And if you don't like ordering online Darren Bilston is currently in charge of DVDs at JBHiFi in Leeming, I'm SURE he'd order some in if you ask nicely! (one for me please Daz)

LabrugWed, 4 Aug 2010, 02:29 pm

Indeed

Already ordered my copy from the original Perth store (the one downstairs off the mall.) Said it will in-store same time as the online date. All's good.

Absit invidia (and DFT :nono:)

Jeff Watkins

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Bass GuyWed, 4 Aug 2010, 03:34 pm

Worth every cent!!

Got mine off Amazon last week, and haven't taken it off the DVD player- it's just brilliant. ESSENTIAL viewing, whether you like Shakespeare or not. El

GarrethWed, 4 Aug 2010, 03:36 pm

It will also be available

It will also be available through ABC Shops and centres.

LabrugMon, 16 Aug 2010, 11:49 am

Waiting

Been waiting for JbHiFi to get the bloody DVD in. They tell me the Distributors are playing hard-ball. Appart from ordering on-line (El) has anyone else got a copy yet and if so, who from?

Mine was meant to come in last Thursday.

Absit invidia (and DFT :nono:)

Jeff "Depressed" Watkins

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GarrethMon, 16 Aug 2010, 06:21 pm

ABC Shops definitely have

ABC Shops definitely have copies available.

LabrugMon, 16 Aug 2010, 08:13 pm

Yeah

Yeah. Saw it today @ $50.00 --- I'll wait a little longer. Jb was a little cheaper.

Absit invidia (and DFT :nono:)

Jeff Watkins

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Bass GuyTue, 17 Aug 2010, 09:07 am

Waiting for Barton

... then I won't tell you what it cost me on Amazon then.... El

LabrugTue, 17 Aug 2010, 09:22 am

somewhere

in the vicinity of $80 US? Yeah, I looked into that option too ;-)

Absit invidia (and DFT :nono:)

Jeff Watkins

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Bass GuyTue, 17 Aug 2010, 11:00 am

Prepares salt cellar...

By the time it landed on my doorstep (a whole week and a half EARLIER than anticipated/advertised), and including PPH costs from the UK... $28.00 Australian. AND it arrived before the Australian release date...

LabrugTue, 17 Aug 2010, 11:35 am

....

:jawdrop:

:EDIT: Doesn't look like one can repeat that performance... sadly. Was yours region coded then?

Absit invidia (and DFT :nono:)

Jeff Watkins

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Bass GuyTue, 17 Aug 2010, 11:59 am

Hacked!

Rgion coding doesn't concern me anymore, as all my players are "hacked" to read all discs. If you can, set your player to Region 0 so you can read everything. Amazon is fast becoming my "one stop sop" for all this kinda gear...

jmuzzWed, 18 Aug 2010, 10:27 am

DVD Region coding

Yes, let me reiterate El's very valid point. Most DVD players these days can be modified with a very simple point and set code via the remote to read all regions. A simple google search should assist in that regard. There were whispers that such action invalidates warranties but; 1) Players are so cheap these days - who cares 2) You'd have to be unlucky for yours to snuff it in what is generally a 12 month warranty term 3) I've been advised by sales people at Harvey Norman that it's a load of rubbish - it has no effect on the warranty terms

jmuzzWed, 18 Aug 2010, 10:29 am

Sorry - DVD coding once more

Some players actually require you to download a file from the net, burn a disc, and insert into player. When you push play it automatically changes the software internally to accept all region coding. This was the case with my Blu-Ray player for example.

Freddie BadgeryWed, 18 Aug 2010, 12:38 pm

Shakespeare Masterclass- An Actor Prepares (Part 3)

Something every actor should watch- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gL5aBB1ZPtE freddie the rocking jedi badger

LabrugWed, 18 Aug 2010, 01:20 pm

:-)

Thanks Freddie

Absit invidia (and DFT :nono:)

Jeff Watkins

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LabrugWed, 18 Aug 2010, 02:29 pm

Have it

Well, I have it now, at a slightly higher price than El got it for but in my possession none-the-less.

Absit invidia (and DFT :nono:)

Jeff Watkins

Looking for an Agent? Read this first!!

Bass GuyWed, 18 Aug 2010, 03:40 pm

Timeless document...

... enjoy the (now thankfully) rare sight of people smoking in the workplace...

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