Gregory Doran Production 2005

Other videos in this series

• Gregory Doran - Is this scene funny or cruel?

  Director Gregory Doran explains why the lovers are played as people in real relationships, rather than purely comic characters.

• Gregory Doran - Who's who?

  Do you get Helena and Hermia, and Demetrius and Lysander mixed up? Director Gregory Doran describes how he made sure they are distinct, and key ways to tell the difference!

• Sinead Keenan - About Hermia

  Sinead Keenan, who plays Hermia, explains why Helena's comments about her height adds fuel to the heated argument in this scene.

• Oscar Pearce - What happened in rehearsals

  Oscar Pearce, who plays Demetrius, explains how the choreographed movements in the fight evolved during rehearsals.

• Oscar Pearce - Words or weapons?

  Actor Oscar Pearce explains how Lysander is better able to talk his way out of problems, whereas Demetrius has to use threats.