We Live to Please

Synopsis
Television programme in honour of the fiftieth birthday of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). In a talk hosted by William Sylvester, Robert Atkins, Violet Farebrother, Iris Hoey, and Athene Seyler recall the early days of RADA. Following an introduction by Sir Kenneth Barnes, excerpts from Othello, Pygmalion, The Lady’s Not Burning, and Shall We Join the Ladies are relayed from the Vanbrugh Theatre, Gower Street, London. With a prologue and epilogue specially written by Sir Alan Heubert. The excerpt from Othello stars Barbara Jefford as Desdemona and Anthony Quayle as Othello.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Transmission details
20 Jun 1954 at 20:45 (Channel: BBC)
Duration
90 mins
Availability
No archive copy known

Credits

Producer
Eric Fawcett
Contributor
Alan Heubert; Athene Seyler; Iris Hoey; Kenneth Barnes; Robert Atkins; Violet Farebrother; William Sylvester
Cast
Anthony QuayleOthello
Barbara JeffordDesdemona

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Othello
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Royal Academy of Dramatic Art

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "We Live to Please". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av37900 (Accessed 11 Dec 2024)