Derek Jacobi: Playing Hamlet
b'Renowned actor Derek Jacobi talks about the Shakespearean role for which he is best known, Hamlet. Beginning at the Edinburgh Fringe in 1957, Jacobi has acted this role on stage nearly 400 times, and as you can imagine, he\\u2019s devoted hours to thinking about Hamlet\\u2019s words, Hamlet\\u2019s motivations, and the best way to play the role. Derek Jacobi was interviewed by Barbara Bogaev. This is the first of a two-part interview. From the Shakespeare Unlimited podcast series. Published February 20, 2018. \\xa9 Folger Shakespeare Library. All rights reserved. This podcast episode, \\u201cDo not saw the air with your hands, thus,\\u201d was produced by Richard Paul. Garland Scott is the associate producer.'