Globe Theatre Schools Video, The

Synopsis
An introduction to Shakespeare and his times, focusing on the audience and actors in Shakespearean theatre and illustrating the historical context of the plays. Looks at what it was like to be in the audience in Shakespeare’s time and what people went to hear. Also illustrates what it was like to be an actor at the original Globe Theatre, focusing on the relationship actors had with their audience.
Series
English File
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television; Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Transmission details
19 Feb 1998 at 11:35 (Channel: BBC2)
Duration
15 mins
Availability
OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Credits

Cast
Alan Davies 

Additional Details

Theatre
Globe Theatre
Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
audiences; Globe Theatre; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); theatre history; Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre

Notes

Notes
Part 1 ‘The Globe Theatre - the Actors’ was first broadcast in 1998. Part 2 ‘The Globe Theatre - the Audience’ was first broadcast 2003.
Documentation
Optional resource pack.
Uses
National Curriculum Key Stages 3 & 4.

Production Company

Name

BBC Education

Web
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools External site opens in new window
Phone
020 8746 1111
Fax
020 8752 4398
Address
White City
201 Wood Lane
London
W12 7TS

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Globe Theatre Schools Video, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/8787 (Accessed 27 Dec 2024)