SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

Shows how a repertory company at the Haymarket Theatre, Leicester, mounted a production of Romeo and Juliet in five weeks. Traces the progress of the production from ideas to drawings, then into the workshop and rehearsal rooms, and onto the stage. Explains the contributions of producer, designer, costume and set makers, electricians, dancers and actors. A short extract from the first-night performance shows how they all finally unite.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Video

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

1976

Duration

35 mins

Availability

Hire Sale (NEVL- video)

Credits

Producer

Jeff Baynes

Additional Details

Theatre

Haymarket Theatre, Leicester

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Romeo and Juliet

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

drama production; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); set design; Rehearsals; Repertory theatre

Notes

Uses

General drama studies, particularly introductory courses on production, also acting courses.

Production Company

Name

Tattooist International

Distributor

Name

Higher Education Film & Video Library

Email

services@bufvc.ac.uk

Web

http://bufvc.ac. External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7393 1503

Fax

020 7393 1555

Address

c/o British Universities Film & Video Council
77 Wells Street
London
W1T 3QJ

Notes

Catalogue available from British Universities Film & Video Council.