Shakespeare

Synopsis: Television documentary. The first episode in a six-part series in which director Richard Eyre gives his personal view on the history of the theatre in the twentieth century. Eyre considers the enduring influence of Shakespeare, reminding the audience of Harley Granville-Barker’s Savoy Theatre productions in the early part of the last century. John Gielgud gives one of his last interviews and there are contributions from many distinguished actors.
Series: Changing Stages
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Television
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Transmission details: 5 Nov 2000 at 19:30 (Channel: BBC2)
Duration: 60 mins

Director: Jamie Muir
Producer: Roger Parsons
Writer: Richard Eyre
Contributor: Arthur Miller; Ian McKellen; John Gielgud; Judi Dench; Peter Brook; Peter Hall; Richard Eyre; Tom Stoppard; Trevor Nunn

Notes: A book Changing Stages; a View of the British and American Theatre in the Twentieth Century by Richard Eyre and Nicholas Wright was published to complement the series.

Available for sale in the United States from Films for the Humanities and Sciences with the title SHAKESPEARE: DRAMA’S DNA.
History: Shown in the Art Zone slot.

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