Shakespeare and His Theatre

Synopsis: Two programmes made in Stratford-on-Avon and London looking at Shakespeare’s life and the environment in which he wrote his plays. C. Walter Hodges talks about Elizabethan theatre, Professor John Russell Brown gives an insight into theatre history, and Professor Terence Spencer examines the texts. Narrated by Christopher Neame.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Multimedia; Video
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Transmission details: 1977
Duration: 52 mins

Director: Alan Afriat
Producer: Alan Afriat
Cinematographer: Ricky Briggs
Contributor: C. Walter Hodges; Christopher Neame; John Russell Brown; Terence Spencer

Production type: Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: biographies; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Stratford-upon-Avon; Elizabethan stage

Notes: Available for download in 2 parts to authenticated users via the JISC MediaHub at http://jiscmediahub.ac.uk

The Library of Congress holds master material only, no viewing copy (2/2012).
History: Exact transmission date and channel not known.
Uses: Ages 14 and up.

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