SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

Instructional programme. Eileen Atkins and Brian Cox introduce scenes from Macbeth, The Taming of the Shrew, and Othello. They play all the roles, changing costumes and make-up. Between scenes they give background information and describe the conventions of the Elizabethan theatre.

Series

Western Civilisation: Majesty and Madness

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Film

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

1971

Duration

28 mins

Availability

Out of UK distribution (2007)

Credits

Director

Ian Brims

Production Design

John H. Secondari Productions

Cast

Brian Cox
Eileen Atkins

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Macbeth; Othello; Taming of the Shrew, The

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Elizabethan stage

Notes

Uses

Secondary education.

Production Company

Name

John H. Secondari Producuctions

Archive

Name

Library and Archives Canada

Web

http://www.collectionscanada.ca External site opens in new window

Phone

(613) 996-5115

Fax

(613) 996-6274

Address

395 Wellington Street
Ottawa
ON K11 ON4
Canada

Distributor

Name

National Education Video Library

Contact

John Lovell

Email

tryfannevl@aol.com

Phone

01286 676001 or 07768 105467

Fax

01286 676001

Address

Arfon House
Bontnewydd
Caernarvon
Gwynned
LL54 7UN

Notes

Formerly the National Audio Visual (Aids) Library. No longer holds 16mm material. Retains the negatives and copyright to the EFVA material, but have no viewing copies. Video only. (1/97) Alternative address might be Arfon House, Bontnewydd, Caernarvon, Gwynned LL54 7UN Telephone/Fax 01286 676001

Online Retailer

Name

Phoenix Learning Group

Email

customerservice@phoenixlearninggroup.com

Web

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Phone

314-569-0211

Address

2439 Chaffeee Drive
Saint Louis
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USA