Hamlet

Alternative title
Royal Ballet in Rehearsal: Hamlet
Synopsis
Tchaikovsky’s ballet choreographed by Robert Helpmann with scenery and costume by Leslie Hurry. The Royal Ballet is filmed in dress rehearsal on stage at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London in 1964. Piano - Anthony Twiner.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video
Year of release
1964
Duration
17 mins

Credits

Cinematographer
Edmee Wood
Music
Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Production Design
Leslie Hurry
Costume
Leslie Hurry
Choreographer
Robert Helpmann
Cast
Rudolf NureyevHamlet
Derek RencherClaudius
Monica MasonGertrude
Franklin WhitePolonius
Lynn SeymourOphelia
David DrewLaertes
Leslie EdwardsGhost

Additional Details

Theatre
Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Theatre company
Royal Ballet Company
Production type
Dance
Plays
Hamlet
Subjects
Dance
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Rehearsals
Related items
Shakespeare in Ballet

Notes

Notes
Filmed with theatre lighting (i.e. poorly lit for film purposes).

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

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Address
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Name

Dance Collection, Jerome Robbins Dance Division

Email
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Phone
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Fax
212 870 1869
Address
New York Library for the Performing Arts
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New York
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How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Hamlet". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av37674 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)