Cast Interviews: Tim MacLean as Player King / Gravedigger / Barnardo
We asked Tim MacLean, who plays the Player King, the Gravedigger, and Barnardo in our production of Hamlet, a few questions about himself, the play, Shakespeare, and the city of Toronto...
Tim MacLean as Player King/Gravedigger/Barnardo in HAMLET presented by Shakespeare BASH'd. Photo by Kyle Purcell.
What neighbourhood of the city do you live in, and in your opinion, what’s the best coffee shop or bar in your neighbourhood?
Danforth, and The Only Cafe.
What is your favourite Shakespeare play?
As You Like It.
If your character were at The Monarch Tavern, what drink would they order?
Gravedigger: bourbon.
Player King: a full bodied red wine.
What’s the biggest challenge in taking on these roles?
Relying on the TTC to get me to rehearsal on time!
What’s your favourite junk food?
All the junk foods!!
What’s your favourite place in Toronto?
Kensington market.
Danforth, and The Only Cafe.
What is your favourite Shakespeare play?
As You Like It.
If your character were at The Monarch Tavern, what drink would they order?
Gravedigger: bourbon.
Player King: a full bodied red wine.
What’s the biggest challenge in taking on these roles?
Relying on the TTC to get me to rehearsal on time!
What’s your favourite junk food?
All the junk foods!!
What’s your favourite place in Toronto?
Kensington market.