Shakespeare: The Animated Tales
(1992)Streaming Episode Guide
Series 2
Othello
Episode 6 - 12-14-1994
In the last in the series, the playwright's most famous dramatic study of jealousy and its tragic effects are conveyed vividly in a striking drawn animation style. The warmth of the Mediterranean contrasts with the coldness in lago's heart as he turns his noble master, Othello, against the beautiful and innocent Desdemona.
7.5/10
Haven't Seen
The Winter's Tale
Episode 5 - 12-07-1994
26m
Exquisitely sculptured Russian puppets perform this powerful and enchanting story full of regal and rustic characters. A fit of temper has tragic results for King Leontes. Sixteen years later, the gods and humbler mortals intervene to craft a happy, magical ending.
7.6/10Haven't Seen
Julius Caesar
Episode 4 - 11-30-1994
25m
A compelling study of personal ambition versus the good of the state.
8.4/10Haven't Seen
As You Like It
Episode 3 - 11-16-1994
25m
This bright and comic tale is famed as the only play written by Shakespeare in which he is known to have appeared himself - playing Adam, the old retainer to the hero Orlando. The sunniest of his comedies, the play tells of a group of courtiers escaping to the Forest of Arden where they meet, philosophise and fall in love.
7.4/10Haven't Seen
The Taming of the Shrew
Episode 2 - 11-09-1994
26m
Shakespeare's witty battle of the sexes is given a fresh airing in puppet animation. The unlikely bonding of a headstrong Kate and domineering Petruchio is only one aspect of a play about change and the magical transformations that theatre can produce.
7.7/10Haven't Seen
King Richard III
Episode 1 - 11-02-1994
A portrayal of Shakespeare's darkest villain Richard, Duke of Gloucester, and his unquenchable thirst for the throne.
7.8/10Haven't Seen
Series 1
The Tempest
Episode 2 - 11-16-1992
26m
Prospero, a powerful magician, lives on an island with his daughter Miranda. They are served by Caliban, a hideous monster, and Ariel, a wild, discontented spirit.
7.8/10Haven't Seen
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Episode 1 - 11-09-1992
26m
Four young lovers, trying to resolve their passions, and six worthy workmen, trying to rehearse a play, stumble about in a dark, haunted wood, while the powerful spirits play havoc with their hearts and minds.
7.3/10Haven't Seen
Top 5 Highest Rated Episodes 8.4/10 7.8/10 7.8/10
Julius Caesar
Episode 4 - 11-30-1994
25m
A compelling study of personal ambition versus the good of the state.
8.4/10Haven't Seen
The Tempest
Episode 2 - 11-16-1992
26m
Prospero, a powerful magician, lives on an island with his daughter Miranda. They are served by Caliban, a hideous monster, and Ariel, a wild, discontented spirit.
7.8/10Haven't Seen
King Richard III
Episode 1 - 11-02-1994
A portrayal of Shakespeare's darkest villain Richard, Duke of Gloucester, and his unquenchable thirst for the throne.
7.8/10Haven't Seen
