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Russell T Davies and Maxine Peake

Screenwriter and star discuss the 大象传媒's latest version of A Midsummer Night's Dream, set in the tyrannical court of Athens and its forests. Chaired by Clemency Burton-Hill.

Former Doctor Who show-runner Russell T Davies talks about his passion project, the 大象传媒 film of Shakespeare鈥檚 A Midsummer Night's Dream - which he鈥檚 wanted to make his entire life. He is joined by Maxine Peake, who stars as Titania in the spellbinding version of the play set in the tyrannical court of Athens and the magical forest around the city.

Screenwriter and star talk to Clemency Burton-Hill at Hay Festival 2016.

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1 hour, 2 minutes

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