Despite becoming Interim Artistic Director as well as custodian of former director Oliver’s skull, the one thing Geoffrey does not want to do is direct the company’s production of Hamlet. But can he sit back and watch as the production is handed over to his arch-nemesis? Amid the backdrop of Geoffrey’s supposed madness, we also learn of Holly’s questionable plans for the theatre and get a glimpse at the contrasting acting methods employed by Claire and Jack.

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Notes and Errata

• https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2017/feb/16/andrew-scott-hamlet-skull
• The Robin Williams movie Duane referenced as Good Will Hunting was of course supposed to be Dead Poets Society. Williams was Oscar-nominated for Best Actor in Dead Poets Society, and won for Good Will Hunting.

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Wondering where you can Slings & Arrows and follow along on our rewatch? You have a couple of options:

• All three seasons are available for streaming on Acorn TV. (A number of other services claim to offer the show as well, but when you click through most of them are just referring you back to Acorn TV.)
• Slings & Arrows: The Complete Collection is available on DVD from Amazon.

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