Rosencrantz and Guildenstern (play) Rosencrantz and Guildenstern (play) Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, A Tragic Episode, in Three Tabloids is a short comic play by W. S. Gilbert, a parody of "Hamlet" by William Shakespeare. The main characters in Gilbert's play are King Claudius and Queen Gertrude of Denmark, their son Prince Hamlet, the courtiers Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, and Ophelia. Gilbert's play first appeared in "Fun" magazine in 1874 after having been rejected for production by several theatre companies. The first performance of the work was not until June 1891, a benefit matinée at the Vaudeville Theatre in London. The play finally ran at the Court
Shivering Shakespeare Shivering Shakespeare Shivering Shakespeare is an "Our Gang" short film directed by Anthony Mack. Produced by Hal Roach and released to theaters by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, it was the 95th "Our Gang" short to be released. The gang participates, allegedly by force, in a boring play entitled "The Gladiator's Dilemma". Written, produced and directed by the wife of Officer Kennedy, her husband is responsible for the special effects and will portray different characters as needed (including a giant named Ursus and an elephant). A nervous Mrs. Kennedy gives her introduction to the audience as the kids get ready for their performance. Their