Playing Shakespear - John Barton - On DVD

Labrug | 04/08/2010 - 13:29

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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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More John Barton plugs

Author: Paul Treasure
Date: 04/08/2010 - 14:25

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)

Indeed

Author: Labrug
Date: 04/08/2010 - 14:29

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 No no no )

Jeff Watkins

Looking for an Agent? Read this first!!

Worth every cent!!

Author: Bass Guy
Date: 04/08/2010 - 15:34

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.

It will also be available

Author: Garreth
Date: 04/08/2010 - 15:36

It will also be available through ABC Shops and centres.

Waiting

Author: Labrug
Date: 16/08/2010 - 11:49

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 No no no )

Jeff "Depressed" Watkins

Looking for an Agent? Read this first!!

ABC Shops definitely have

Author: Garreth
Date: 16/08/2010 - 18:21

ABC Shops definitely have copies available.

Yeah

Author: Labrug
Date: 16/08/2010 - 20:13

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

Absit invidia (and DFT No no no )

Jeff Watkins

Looking for an Agent? Read this first!!

Waiting for Barton

Author: Bass Guy
Date: 17/08/2010 - 09:07

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

somewhere

Author: Labrug
Date: 17/08/2010 - 09:22

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

Absit invidia (and DFT No no no )

Jeff Watkins

Looking for an Agent? Read this first!!

Prepares salt cellar...

Author: Bass Guy
Date: 17/08/2010 - 11:00

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...

....

Author: Labrug
Date: 17/08/2010 - 11:35

Jawdropping!

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

Absit invidia (and DFT No no no )

Jeff Watkins

Looking for an Agent? Read this first!!

Hacked!

Author: Bass Guy
Date: 17/08/2010 - 11:59

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...

DVD Region coding

Author: jmuzz
Date: 18/08/2010 - 10:27

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

Sorry - DVD coding once more

Author: jmuzz
Date: 18/08/2010 - 10:29

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.

Shakespeare Masterclass- An Actor Prepares (Part 3)

Author: Freddie Badgery
Date: 18/08/2010 - 12:38