Phoenix and the Turtle, The

Synopsis
Documentary showing the work of the Century Theatre Company as they tour the north-west of England in their mobile playhouse. Includes rehearsals for a production of Twelfth Night in Richmond, North Yorkshire. Actors are seen dressing, some in American Indian costume, in dress rehearsal (with one man on a swing), and being addressed by the director Nicholas Kent and artistic director Peter Oyston. Outside rehearsals of the swordfight between Viola and Aguecheek (III iv) intercut with dress rehearsals.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Film
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
1972
Duration
60 mins; 2,160 (16mm) feet

Credits

Director
Luigi V.R. Chiappini
Producer
Luigi V.R. Chiappini
Cinematographer
Alec Sheridan; Ken Coles; Trevor Wrenn
Screenplay
David Pownall
Music
Luigi V.R. Chiappini

Additional Details

Theatre company
Century Theatre Company
Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Twelfth Night
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Rehearsals

Production Company

Name

Milon Films

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

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Phone
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Fax
020 7436 0165
Address
21 Stephen Street
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How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Phoenix and the Turtle, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av36837 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)