Diana Rigg passes away: Here's a list of her Shakespearean adapted movies fans must watch

Legendary Game of Thrones actor Diana Rigg recently passed away in London after battling cancer. actor made her debut in  British 1960s television series  Avengers (1961–69) and n went on to play many famous roles. She was seen in movies like - On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969),  Evil Under Sun (1982),  A Midsummer Night's Dream (1968), and many such more movies. She also did a few movies that were adapted from William Shakespeare's plays. Let's take a look at all her movie that were adapted from William Shakespeare's work.

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Diana Rigg's Shakespearean adapted movies

A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream was directed by Peter Hall and came out in 1968.  film was an adaptation of play - A Midsummer Night's Dream written by William Shakespeare. film is considered to be one of best Diana Rigg's movies and she plays role of Helena in film. She is one of four young lovers in film and is also a friend of Hermia who she often compares herself with. Diana Rigg played a very graceful and vibrant role in film. 

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King Lear

King Lear came out in 1983 and was a drama. Diana Riggs played role of Regan, King Lear's daughter. Her character is married to Duke of Cornwall but is attracted to Edmund. Her character is quite complex like many of William Shakespeare's characters. drama was directed by Michael Elliott and broadcasted in both US and UK. play rose to much fame and was loved by audiences.

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atre of Blood

atre of Blood came out in 1973 and was a British horror comedy film directed by Douglas Hickox. film was based on many of William Shakespeare's work combined like -  Julius Caesar, Henry VI, Part 1 and Romeo and Juliet. Diana Rigg played role of Edwina Lionheart and considers this film to be one of her best films. film gained widespread critical and commercial acclaim. 

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Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar is one of most well-kwn plays by author. His words in play 'Y Tu Brutus' has been immortalised. film for this play came out in 1970 and Diana Rigg plays role of Portia in film who is Brutus' wife. She is very worried about her husband and asks Brutus to look at her like his equal. film was directed by Stuart Burge from a screenplay by Robert Furnival and received much fame. 

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