Macbeth
- Synopsis
- A schools production of Macbeth influenced by Bogdanov’s experimental workshop in Birmingham where he explored the impact of Shakespeare on working-class people. Bogdanov uses urban buildings, and junkyards to give a post-apocalyptic feel.
- Series
- Middle English
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Television; Video
- Technical information
- Colour / Sound
- Transmission details
- 15 Jan 1998 (Channel: Channel Four)
- Duration
- 84 mins
- Availability
- Out of distribution (2016)
Credits
- Director
- Michael Bogdanov
- Cinematographer
- Tony Coldwell
- Writer
- William Shakespeare
- Cast
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Historical period
- Future
- Plays
- Macbeth
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Untrained actors; School productions
- Related items
- Macbeth on Film
Notes
- Notes
- This production is also included on a CD-ROM from 4 Learning which looks at wider textual issues relating to the play and its performance. The production may be downloaded from Filma and Sound Online with full credits and shotlist.
The production is marketed on video and DVD and paired with Tim Supple’s TWELFTH NIGHT (2003). DVD special features include digital transfer, links for online education and activity packs, liner notes by Tim Supple and notes by Sue Pritchard, producer of MACBETH. - History
- Transmitted in 5 parts 15/1-12/2/1998.
- Documentation
- Optional study guide and poster available.
- Uses
- Ages 11 and up.
Online Availability
- Online URL
- http://jiscmediahub.ac.uk/
- Online price
- academic subscription
- Online format
- Download
Production Company
Distributor
- Name
cduniverse.com
- Web
- http://www.cduniverse.com External site opens in new window
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Macbeth". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/12959 (Accessed 19 Sep 2024)