Paterson Joseph as Shylock: 'You call me misbeliever' | Shakespeare Solos

[@craigd8291]

Don't be alarmed, Mark. It's just Shakespeare.

[@jurgenstrang6366]

Supposed to be performed in 2 hours, ive done it in 10. Stick that up your romeo

[@mooncalf3130]

I've got a 32" plasma in my office. You get a soliloquy up on that baby and you are seriously looking at that soliloquy

[@Drew_Vernon]

ahahahahahahahaha, you guys have made my night!

[@emmacook1984]

​@@mooncalf3130😂😂😂😂

[@ev6558]

Take a seat and we'll just power through.

[@svprememe]

He truly owns the language. The best Shakespeare performers have so much confidence over the language that it almost sounds contemporary

[@dianrongyu1326]

As I believe it should..Shakespeare should be contemporary, that was how Shakespeare would have intended it..

[@InsistentlyInterdisciplinary]

Yes, truly! This monologue is such a great example of exactly that phenomenon.

[@artseosamhogriobhta]

@@dianrongyu1326 How tf would you know? Rongyu?

[@dianrongyu1326]

@@artseosamhogriobhta Bec while many of the stories the plays were based on were ancient history or folk tales, Shakespeare adapted it to the language of his day so his audience could understand it..He used a lot of slang and turn of phrases people during his day commonly used, and would have been familiar with..And while his plays can teach, and point to universal truths about life, self, and the world, Shakespeare made sure his plays were entertaining and relevant to the times he lived in, sometimes even injecting slice of life bits in between scenes (eg. When Mercutio cursed Romeo as he was dying, saying “a plague on both your houses!” His audience would have easily connected that to the cryers outside the theatre denouncing the theatre groups for spreading the plague by cramming people in those theaters). He catered to his contemporary audience, making sure that they could easily follow the plot and dialogue..The language he used would be dated to us, and that is bec language changes and adapts to the needs of the times..I’m pretty sure being the master of language that he is, he would have made sure if he was still alive today that his plays were understandable and relevant to the contemporary audience..Shakespeare’s plays during his day would have been anything but dated..

[@AlbertusDeLosCorpus]

You FEEL the venom in his voice.

[@Derayne33]

This one and Lewis's from Caesar are just incredible. His eyes during "You say so," sell the whole attitude.

[@jozepedro27]

Sacha Dhawan's speech is also impeccably delivered, albeit a totally different tone. And Eileen Atknis as Emilia.

[@Eristhenes]

Yes!

[@jekk23]

Superb, fascinating, incomparable. A sensational actor.

[@RichardLewissails]

He plays it so naturally. He oozes condicention and sarcasm at the same time. Excellent performance Paterson. We need to see a lot more from you.

[@agenttheater5]

with just the slightest touch of justifiable rage

[@rickloginname]

I have watched this at least 10 times. The stone-cold intensity of the delivery - just wow. I don't know much about this actor - but he is clearly very talented.

[@shakespeareanstudent]

He's a British director and actor. There's a great documentary about him called "My Shakespeare," where he goes back to his home neighborhood in the projects of London and directs "Romeo and Juliet" with novice actors. Check it out!

[@stagesteele]

He hits all the right notes and bend some in a unique fashion.

[@theculturedbumpkin]

Wow, he is so deliciously condescending

[@agentsmidt3209]

Either I am aroused or abused...I cannot figure which.

[@edsanjenis9416]

He is witty in condemning way, his accusers he scorn and expose their hypocrites.

[@chriselyr2484]

Every man has his price, and I judge yours to be 3000 ducats.

[@stephenbusscher]

YES

[@markwallacemaguire1598]

This entire series The Guardian did is outstanding and so much appreciated. I do think that Mr. Joseph 'wins' with this one. Thank you Guardian Culture.

[@alan357319]

Expressive, nuanced and convincing. An outstanding performance ... and all in such a short clip. I would love to see him do the full play.

[@DavidWindrim]

The best I've ever seen. Sorry, Al Pacino.

[@albieghane6842]

David Windrim try watching Orson Welles’ version. It’s amazing

[@jackdoyle7453]

DId you see Jonathan Pryce at the Globe?

[@AndrewJohnson-oy8oj]

His use of pauses, breathes, and micro-expressions. Perhaps the best presentation of that speech that I have ever seen.

[@sbastianbrilyanto4722]

So basically Shylocks's saying "bruh"

[@arjunsrivastava9632]

that makes so much more sense lol

[@selder_7]

“💰?” ‘🤨’ Distilled it as much as I think we can

[@stottweiler]

Johnson?!

[@Kris.G]

Mark!?

[@DJL99]

@@Kris.GJohnson!!

[@XprPrentice]

Watching it again. Might be my favorite in the series. He's fantastic!

[@rory4605]

One of the best actors of his generation. Look forward to seeing Paterson on stage soon!

[@theodoredavid2427]

What portrayal! Subtle, doesn’t show is cards to early, utterly in control, so much is at play here! Intense yet calm, sarcastic yet clear, playful yet scary gosh I love this!

[@lukamlinar]

Would love to see that play, with him in it!

[@24501963]

yes i would love that too

[@sheilabarfield3849]

Yes - he is Awesome!

[@shakespeareanstudent]

He did a great job as Brutus at the RSC. Check it out on KZbin.

[@scottscott232]

I could listen to Paterson all day, afternoon, evening, and night.

[@alexball2446]

I love how expressive his eyes are. They emphasize his tone and the entire monologue

[@Tia-Marie]

This will always be my favourite performance of this monologue.

[@ShatteredZen]

I thought Lewis's rendition of Marc Antony was the best Shakespeare reading ever, then I saw this, now I'm binging Shakespeare readings on youtube....

[@lyneae3786]

Wow! You knew his intent immediately, although the character hides it. Love it!

[@geoffp326]

Paterson would have made a FANTASTIC Dr Who.

[@UltimateKyuubiFox]

Still could.

[@MorpheusRishi]

He should be.. I'll sign whatever petition there is

[@MiniG-wz5gu]

Would be better as the master imo

[@PickleSurpriseVEVO]

Super Hans as the doctor, Johnson as the Master

[@sensaiko]

@@UltimateKyuubiFox 2021 here, still should

[@SITSIndustries]

That's numberwang!

[@Richard_is_cool]

Now we can stop producing all the other instances of this Shakespeare drama. The Merchant of Venice has finally been found.

[@PrayagRay]

The merchant of Venice is Antonio, not Shylock.

[@sirtalkalotdoolittle]

This is the most powerful flex in the history of drama.

[@theena]

When he lent forward and whispered, chills. Will would have loved it.

[@swirlcrop]

This is just amazing. Well done Paterson Joseph. So well done.

[@checkthelogic]

One of my all-time-favorites!

[@TheSaltydog07]

Perfect. Thank you❤❤

[@KMO325]

My favorite speech of the play.

[@dorafrankel5407]

Such a subtle and charismatic actor!

[@swirlcrop]

This is so well done.

[@chalambe]

Astonishing.

[@shakespearaamina9117]

wow!!!! I loved it!!!! thank you !

[@emmacook1984]

He's my iron fist inside my velvet glove 🧤

[@WaywardSon1]

Very impressed by this take!

[@kylesargert3336]

Wonderful monologue! 😊

[@XprPrentice]

A fantastic performance. I'd love to see more from him!

[@PranakashaProductions]

Bravo! So many ways to do this monologue...

[@YoshiDude-vh4rl]

Wish we watched this while doing Merchant of Venice at school.

[@mayfieldcourt]

Superb - beautifully done!

[@28098610w]

Shylock : Senior Antonio I believe every man has a price and I believe yours to be 530 Duckets . I want to sleep with your girlfriend Antonio. I'm not going to beat around the bush Senior Antonio I don't like playing the game. I don't like talking to them I don't like listening to them but I do like some of the things they do .. so ...: Senior Antonio: I'll let your finger her for 300.

[@christopherwatson4113]

Under rated comment

[@ntjhughes]

The tithe is remorseless.

[@Jtotheroc69]

This is incredible

[@pianoman551000]

His vocal intonation is flawless!!

[@garba1984]

His interpretation is astouding. I'm flabbergasted. I wish I could show this to my mom, but she doesn't know english. If I translate into portuguese, can you include in the video?

[@SuperPlastered]

That was brilliant!

[@vondas1480]

That’s right dead right. Alan Johnson, I’m in love.

[@Abuamina001]

Mashallah. Excellent.

[@brendansmith5529]

I'm sorry but with that camera angle I can't help but think "Why is Johnson from Peep Show reciting Shakespeare?"

[@RiniDiamandis]

chills !

[@melvastrong3048]

Wow. What a performance.

[@urbanocy]

I guess Joseph is the perfect fit to play a Jew. Sufferance is also the badge of all his "tribe". Breathtaking. Simply amazing

[@joshuajackson472]

One of my favorite actors of all time

[@dragonade85]

Just superb.

[@everythinginc8916]

is that, normal shakespeare you’re doing Mark?

[@musharrafdog]

Where's the big scissors? Have you moved the big scissors?

[@jmejia73]

Wow! Lovely. Great!

[@tagreene06]

I used to get him and Adrian Lester mixed 😂😂😂😂 both great actors

[@jennief2108]

I have to see ! he is perfection !!!

[@alixwatson5967]

Outstanding

[@SteveJones313]

Soooooooooooo amazing.

[@bonesuk1898]

Shylock, we would have monies......Suze where are the big scissors?!

[@TheSilverAgeSurfer]

Brilliant

[@anarchoholics]

This acting is so fantastic and I'm sickened because all I can see and hear is Johnson.

[@ZanderPingu]

Yes take my pound of flesh Johnson..! - Mark Corrigans inner monologue

[@salvatoredebella4502]

Awesome!!

[@RS-mj3pm]

He's brilliant.

[@numanhussain6080]

The best in the series. Easily.

[@someokiedude9549]

He was just on End of the F-ing World!!

[@gabyr3088]

This is the best!

[@genesevox7403]

FIRE!

[@muktarajshukla3395]

Oh wow!

[@TheMan-jw5ro]

That's NUMBERWANG!

[@wasteyelo1]

Masterful

[@LeAlejx]

Amazing simply amazin

[@poliglotapolyglot5855]

brilliant

[@davetime2545]

one has a 32 inch plasma in my office, when one doth look at a document upon that baby, one doth truly look at that document.

[@Rageymon]

Very very good

[@AravindanUmashankar]

Classssssssssss!

[@Mrdachs88]

I know some of these words.

[@mauriciosotoa8130]

Johnson is here¡¡¡ Johnson is here¡¡¡

[@davecooper4442]

I'll be Charles, you will be my Camilla

[@jacobzaranyika9334]

My point exactly...

[@2ndRatePetronius]

Incisive and empathetic in its just resentment.

[@phillipleconte3715]

nailed it

[@sasinator6918]

How's it looking Mark!?

[@dylerturden8018]

14th doctor material right there

[@abosij]

You say then, Shylock we would have monies! Monies is your suit... What shall I say to you? - Awesome

[@johnbrady3369]

shylock is the hero of the merchant of venice

[@LeonHuang-z1b]

classic literature right here folks RIGHT HERE 😁

[@randallm7162]

Wow!

[@BlackMonoSU10]

He would have made a fantastic Bond. I think he could have combined the killer instinct of Timothy Dalton's Bond with Roger Moore's humour.

[@danneb7587]

WOWOOWOW

[@CREM2024]

Here in 2024

[@GarusPKMNchannel]

Pov : you walked in for a loan

[@jordanloux3883]

Ah, the temptation to just give in and BECOME all the terrible things people call you.

[@rebeccahelen502]

As a double Virgo I can't help but examine a performance from every angle, to find something to tweak. Not that I'm an expert, just that I can't resist. This was absolutely, perfectly, perfect in my eyes. Breathtaking, it was an all ncompassing experience for me.