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'''''Hamlet''''' was a play written by [[William Shakespeare]]. | '''''Hamlet''''' was a play written by [[William Shakespeare]]. It was also the name of the titular prince of [[Denmark]] featured in the same play. | ||
==''Hamlet'' and the Doctor== | ==''Hamlet'' and the Doctor== | ||
The idea for ''Hamlet'' was first discussed at the court of [[Elizabeth I]]. | The idea for ''Hamlet'' was first discussed at the court of [[Elizabeth I]]. The [[First Doctor|The Doctor]], [[Ian Chesterton|Ian]], [[Barbara Wright|Barbara]] and [[Vicki]] used the [[Time-Space Visualiser]] to witness Shakespeare's initial rejection of [[Francis Bacon]]'s thoughts on writing a play about Hamlet. They then saw Shakespeare appear to warm to the idea, once he'd left Bacon's presence. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Chase]]'') | ||
:''Bacon speaks of Hamlet as if he's common knowledge. | :''Bacon speaks of Hamlet as if he's common knowledge. Indeed, Shakespeare warms to the idea without ever having been told who Hamlet was. The direct implication is that Hamlet is a real person in the [[Doctor Who universe|DWU]]. This marks a clear distinction between the DWU and our world. In the real world, Shakespeare never intended that ''Hamlet'' be taken as a biography. The character of Hamlet is an entire fiction.'' | ||
[[Tenth Doctor|The Doctor]] and [[Martha Jones]] later visited Shakespeare in [[1599]]. | [[Tenth Doctor|The Doctor]] and [[Martha Jones]] later visited Shakespeare in [[1599]]. There, they inspired Shakespeare to write about father-son relationships, which is the main theme of Hamlet. Shakespeare also confused the name of his deceased son, Hamnet, with Hamlet. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Shakespeare Code]]'') | ||
:''This is a nod to the theory that Hamlet's name actually was inspired by Hamnet. | :''This is a nod to the theory that Hamlet's name actually was inspired by Hamnet. '' | ||
Later, [[Fourth Doctor|the Doctor]] helped Shakespeare write down the final draft of ''Hamlet'' after he sprained his wrist writing sonnets. This manuscript was acquired by [[Scaroth]] in the 20th century ([[DW]]: ''[[City of Death]]'') | Later, [[Fourth Doctor|the Doctor]] helped Shakespeare write down the final draft of ''Hamlet'' after he sprained his wrist writing sonnets. This manuscript was acquired by [[Scaroth]] in the 20th century ([[DW]]: ''[[City of Death]]'') | ||
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*A [[1948]] [[Wikipedia:Hamlet (1948 film)|film version]] was the cinematic debut of Patrick Troughton in the role of the Player King. The film also had the first major film role for [[Peter Cushing]] who played Osric. | *A [[1948]] [[Wikipedia:Hamlet (1948 film)|film version]] was the cinematic debut of Patrick Troughton in the role of the Player King. The film also had the first major film role for [[Peter Cushing]] who played Osric. | ||
*In [[1980]], [[Derek Jacobi]] played Hamlet and [[Lalla Ward]] played Ophelia in a BBC TV production of the play, opposite Patrick Stewart as Claudius. | *In [[1980]], [[Derek Jacobi]] played Hamlet and [[Lalla Ward]] played Ophelia in a BBC TV production of the play, opposite Patrick Stewart as Claudius. | ||
*In [[1996]] , Jacobi took the role of Claudius in a film that starred Kenneth Branagh as Hamlet. | |||
*In [[2008]], [[David Tennant]] took on the role of Hamlet in a Royal Shakespeare Company mounting of the play -- opposite Stewart who once again played Claudius. | *In [[2008]], [[David Tennant]] took on the role of Hamlet in a Royal Shakespeare Company mounting of the play -- opposite Stewart who once again played Claudius. | ||
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Revision as of 22:11, 1 July 2010
Hamlet was a play written by William Shakespeare. It was also the name of the titular prince of Denmark featured in the same play.
Hamlet and the Doctor
The idea for Hamlet was first discussed at the court of Elizabeth I. The The Doctor, Ian, Barbara and Vicki used the Time-Space Visualiser to witness Shakespeare's initial rejection of Francis Bacon's thoughts on writing a play about Hamlet. They then saw Shakespeare appear to warm to the idea, once he'd left Bacon's presence. (DW: The Chase)
- Bacon speaks of Hamlet as if he's common knowledge. Indeed, Shakespeare warms to the idea without ever having been told who Hamlet was. The direct implication is that Hamlet is a real person in the DWU. This marks a clear distinction between the DWU and our world. In the real world, Shakespeare never intended that Hamlet be taken as a biography. The character of Hamlet is an entire fiction.
The Doctor and Martha Jones later visited Shakespeare in 1599. There, they inspired Shakespeare to write about father-son relationships, which is the main theme of Hamlet. Shakespeare also confused the name of his deceased son, Hamnet, with Hamlet. (DW: The Shakespeare Code)
- This is a nod to the theory that Hamlet's name actually was inspired by Hamnet.
Later, the Doctor helped Shakespeare write down the final draft of Hamlet after he sprained his wrist writing sonnets. This manuscript was acquired by Scaroth in the 20th century (DW: City of Death)
Hamlet and other races
The Daleks quoted various lines from Hamlet while working on a time machine with Professor Osric. (BFA: The Time of the Daleks)
Doctor Who actors in Hamlet
- In 1947, the first telecast version of the play also saw the television debut of actor Patrick Troughton in the role of Horatio.
- A 1948 film version was the cinematic debut of Patrick Troughton in the role of the Player King. The film also had the first major film role for Peter Cushing who played Osric.
- In 1980, Derek Jacobi played Hamlet and Lalla Ward played Ophelia in a BBC TV production of the play, opposite Patrick Stewart as Claudius.
- In 1996 , Jacobi took the role of Claudius in a film that starred Kenneth Branagh as Hamlet.
- In 2008, David Tennant took on the role of Hamlet in a Royal Shakespeare Company mounting of the play -- opposite Stewart who once again played Claudius.
