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 Quayle Othello Barbara Jefford Desdemona
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 12 Nov 2024)