Antony and Cleopatra

Synopsis
Two programmes relating to the Open University course AA306: Shakespeare: Text and Performance. 1) Designing Rome and Egypt: examines the contribution of sets and costumes to an interpretation of a play. Focuses on three separate designs for a theatre-in-the-round production of Antony and Cleopatra; 2) Imperial Rome, Colonial Egypt: a series of different stagings of selected scenes from the play by Tara Arts, a polyglot Asian theatre company. The performance explores issues surrounding the play including colonialism, accent and setting.
Series
Open University Aa306
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television; Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
2000
Transmission details
1 Jan 2000 (Channel: BBC2)
Duration
57 mins

Additional Details

Theatre company
Tara Arts
Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Historical period
Ancient Rome
Plays
Antony and Cleopatra
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
costume design; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); stage design; set design; Colonialism

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web
http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 1908 274066
Address
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
Notes
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How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Antony and Cleopatra". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/959 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)