A Waste of Shame: The Mystery of Shakespeare and His Sonnets (2005)
A mystery in Shakespeare's sonnets is explored.
In 1609, William Shakespeare published a collection of 154 sonnets, creating what is arguably the greatest lyric sequence in English literature - and at the center of this masterpiece lies a mystery that has endured for centuries. What are the identities of “the young man” and “the dark lady” to whom all but two of the sonnets allude? This moving performance brings to life the gritty reality of Shakespeare’s England, bits of the Bard’s plays and poems, and the consummate poet and dramatist himself as it exposes these personages unseen but so keenly felt in Shakespeare’s sonnets and in his life. Rupert Graves, Tom Sturridge, Indira Varma, Anna Chancellor, and Zoë Wanamaker star. Contains mature themes and explicit language. Some content may be objectionable. Produced by the Open University.
Cast
- Rupert Graves - William Shakespeare
- Tom Sturridge - William Herbert
- Indira Varma - Lucie "The dark lady"
- Zoë Wanamaker - Countess of Pembroke
- Anna Chancellor - Anne Hathaway
- Andrew Tiernan - Ben Jonson
- Nicky Henson - John Shakespeare
- Alan Williams - George Wilkin
- Nicholas Rowe - Richard Burbage
- Tom Hiddleston - John Hall
Screenplay
- William Boyd (Screenplay)
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Waste of Shame: The Mystery of Shakespeare and His Sonnets about?
- In 1609, William Shakespeare published a collection of 154 sonnets, creating what is arguably the greatest lyric sequence in English literature - and at the center of this masterpiece lies a mystery that has endured for centuries. What are the identities of “the young man” and “the dark lady” to whom all but two of the sonnets allude? This moving performance brings to life the gritty reality of Shakespeare’s England, bits of the Bard’s plays and poems, and the consummate poet and dramatist himself as it exposes these personages unseen but so keenly felt in Shakespeare’s sonnets and in his life. Rupert Graves, Tom Sturridge, Indira Varma, Anna Chancellor, and Zoë Wanamaker star. Contains mature themes and explicit language. Some content may be objectionable. Produced by the Open University.
- Who directed A Waste of Shame: The Mystery of Shakespeare and His Sonnets?
- A Waste of Shame: The Mystery of Shakespeare and His Sonnets was directed by John McKay.
- Who stars in A Waste of Shame: The Mystery of Shakespeare and His Sonnets?
- A Waste of Shame: The Mystery of Shakespeare and His Sonnets stars Rupert Graves, Tom Sturridge, Indira Varma, Zoë Wanamaker, Anna Chancellor, Andrew Tiernan.
- How long is A Waste of Shame: The Mystery of Shakespeare and His Sonnets?
- A Waste of Shame: The Mystery of Shakespeare and His Sonnets has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is A Waste of Shame: The Mystery of Shakespeare and His Sonnets?
- A Waste of Shame: The Mystery of Shakespeare and His Sonnets is a Drama, TV Movie, History film.
- Where was A Waste of Shame: The Mystery of Shakespeare and His Sonnets produced?
- A Waste of Shame: The Mystery of Shakespeare and His Sonnets was produced in United Kingdom.