Macbeth
- Synopsis
- Gregory Doran’s film of his modern dress RSC production which opened at the Swan Theatre in 1999. This video version was specially shot for television broadcast at the London Roundhouse, using the original cast. Antony Sher and Harriet Walter are the Macbeths.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Television; Video
- Technical information
- Colour / Sound
- Year of release
- 2001
- Transmission details
- 1 Jan 2001 at 18:05 (Channel: Channel Four)
- Duration
- 150 mins
Credits
- Producer
- John Wyver
- Music
- Adrian Lee
- Production Design
- Stephen Brimson Lewis
- Cast
Additional Details
- Theatre
- Roundhouse, London
- Theatre company
- Royal Shakespeare Company
- Production type
- Television and Radio Drama
- Historical period
- Contemporary
- Plays
- Macbeth
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- Notes
- The programme was preceded by a documentary THE REAL MACBETH in which presenter Tony Robertson visits Scotland to discover facts surrounding Macbeth.
The DVD also includes interviews with Antony Sher, Harriet Walter and Gregory Doran about the play, the production and their performances.
The production at the Swan was filmed using a single, fixed camera and may be viewed by appointment at the Shakespeare Library and Archives. This recording is catalogued separately.
Production Company
- Name
Royal Shakespeare Company
- Web
- https://www.rsc.org.uk External site opens in new window
- Address
- Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Waterside
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
CV37 6BB
Sponsor
- Name
Channel Four Television
- Phone
- 071-396 4444
- Address
- LONDON
SW1P 2TX
Distributor (Sale)
- Name
Illuminations
- louise@illuminationsmedia.co.uk
- Web
- http://www.illuminationsmedia.co.uk External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7288 8400
- Address
- Studio 121, ScreenWorks
22 Highbury Grove
London
N5 2EF - Notes
- Illuminations produces and distributes programmes on arts-related subjects, some of which are made for television and others in conjunction with cultural institutions to accompany specific exhibitions. Many titles are available for sale on DVD, including continuing series on leading contemporary and twentieth century artists and modern architecture, as well as a few programmes on religion, drama, history and ideas.
- Name
Retail outlets
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Macbeth". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av35021 (Accessed 03 Oct 2024)