Synopsis

Documentary. Filmed on location in Stratford-upon-Avon, explores the house, places and people linked to Shakespeare’s life, including the birthplace, Anne Hathaway’s cottage, Mary Arden’s house, Palmers farm, New Place, Halls Croft, Nash’s house, Charlescote Park and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London. The life of Shakespeare is presented and narrated by Ian Richardson, with readings from his plays and poems by Judi Dench.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

2003

Duration

60 mins

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama; History

Keywords

biographies; Royal Shakespeare Company; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Stratford-upon-Avon; Richardson, Ian

Notes

Notes

The DVD includes a 50 minute interview with Ian Richardson, filmed at his home in Devon, talking about his life and experiences with the RSC. Richardson gives tips on acting and relates theatrical anecdotes. There is also archive film of Stratford-upon-Avon in the 1930s.

Sponsor

Name

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

Email

info@shakespeare.org.uk

Web

https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/ External site opens in new window

Phone

01789 204016

Address

The Shakespeare Centre
Henley Street
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
CV37 6QW

Distributor

Name

DVX Productions

Web

http://www.videoex.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

01392 832200

Fax

01392 833136

Address

Main Road Studio
Exminster
Exeter
EX8 8DB

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Retail outlets