Being Shakespeare
2012 • Starring Simon Callow
Where to Watch
Available in United States for the 2012 release on streaming platforms such as Prime Video and Kanopy, you can watch Being Shakespeare online, stream Being Shakespeare, and often rent or buy Being Shakespeare on related services. WhoPlaysNow compares these options in one place, and availability can change by region as provider catalogs update over time.
About Being Shakespeare
Being Shakespeare (2012) is a feature film. Top cast includes Simon Callow. Relationships and emotional turning points shape the core of the story.
Actor: Simon CallowProvider: Prime Video
Synopsis
Featuring a tour de force performance from Simon Callow, Being Shakespeare is a one-man show about the life and work of the world’s greatest playwright. Written by the renowned scholar Jonathan Bate, and taking its cue from Jacques’ famous ‘Seven Ages of Man’ speech in As You Like It, the drama traces Shakespeare’s life from his birth in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564 to his burial there fifty-two years later. Weaving together this story with extracts from many of Shakespeare’s most famous plays, Simon Callow presents a vivid and very human portrait of the man and of the Elizabethan world in which he lived. Recorded before an audience during the play’s triumphant London run, Being Shakespeare is both a wonderful introduction to the author and a richly nuanced, funny and fascinating study for those who already love his plays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Being Shakespeare online?
To watch Being Shakespeare online in United States, start with Kanopy. If you'd rather own it, Prime Video also has ways to rent or buy Being Shakespeare.
Is Being Shakespeare available on Netflix?
Not currently — Being Shakespeare is not listed as available on Netflix in United States. You can still stream Being Shakespeare on Kanopy.
Can I rent or buy Being Shakespeare online?
Yes. You can rent or buy Being Shakespeare online in United States on Prime Video. Exact pricing depends on the provider and format.
Is Being Shakespeare streaming in United States?
Yes. You can stream Being Shakespeare in United States on Kanopy. Being Shakespeare is currently available in United States on those services, but streaming availability can update with new licensing windows.
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