Fairy Queen, The

Synopsis
Purcell’s opera based on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The Orchestra and Chorus of the English National Opera are conducted by Nicolas Kok. Directed for stage by David Poutney, choreographed and staged by Quinny Sacks, and directed for television by Barrie Gavin. Yvonne Kenny is Titania and Thomas Randle is Oberon.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
1995
Duration
133 mins

Credits

Director
Barrie Gavin
Music
Henry Purcell
Production Design
Robert Israel
Costume
Dunya Ramicova
Choreographer
Quinny Sacks
Contributor
David Poutney
Cast
Richard Van AllenTheseus
Thomas RandleOberon
Yvonne KennyTitania
Simon RicePuck (Robin Goodfellow)
Arthur PitaIndian Boy

Additional Details

Theatre
Coliseum, London
Theatre company
English National Opera (ENO)
Production type
Operas and Musicals
Plays
Midsummer Night’s Dream, A
Subjects
Music
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Production Company

Name

RM Arts

Name

ZDF

Notes
See: Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Retail outlets

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Fairy Queen, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av37609 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)