Romeo and Juliet

Synopsis: A production of the play, set in 1920s Italy and the rise of Fascism, made to celebrate the Shakespeare’s Festival 40th anniversary. The production was produced for the stage by Richard Monette and designed by Debra Hanson; produced and directed for television by Norman Campbell. Megan Porter Follows and Antoni Cimolino in the title roles.
Language: English
Country: Canada
Medium: Television; Video
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Year of release: 1993
Transmission details: 11 Apr 1993 (Channel: CBC)
Duration: 162 mins

Director

Norman Campbell; Richard Monette

Producer

Norman Campbell

Writer

William Shakespeare

Music

Alan Laing

Production Design

Debra Hanson

Cast

Theatre company: Stratford Shakespeare Company, Ontario
Production type: Stage Recordings
Historical period: 1920s
Plays: Romeo and Juliet
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Stratford (Ontario) Shakespeare Festival
Related items: Thinking Years, The

Notes: Available on DVD Region 1 only (10/2007). DVD extras include: Interview with Megan Porter Follows, History of the Play, Biographies, CBC Trailers, Motion Menus and Scene Selection.

The Festival’s video recording of the 1992 stage performance is catalogued separately.

Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av37417 (Accessed 19 Sep 2024)

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