SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

Canadian arts series. A televised version of the stage production performed at the Stratford (Ontario) Shakespeare Festival. Directed by George McCowan with Martha Henry as Viola.

Series

Festival (Canada)

Language

English

Country

Canada

Medium

Television

Transmission details

8 Apr 1964 (Channel: CBC)

Duration

150 mins

Credits

Director

George McCowan

Producer

George McCowan

Writer

William Shakespeare

Production Design

Trevor Williams

Costume

Suzanne Mess

Adaptor for Television

Robert Allen

Cast

Martha Henry	Viola (later disguised as Cesario)
Bruno Gerussi	Feste
Arch McDonnell
Douglas Campbell	Sir Toby Belch
Douglas Rain
Gordon Pinsent	Sebastian
Jake Dengel
Len Birman	Valentine
Michael Learned
Tony Van Bridge
William Needles

Additional Details

Production type

Television and Radio Drama

Plays

Twelfth Night

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Stratford (Ontario) Shakespeare Festival

Notes

General

The commercial break advertised Pond’s cold cream and a safe driving message.

Production Company

Name

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Archive

Name

Library and Archives Canada

Web

http://www.collectionscanada.ca External site opens in new window

Phone

(613) 996-5115

Fax

(613) 996-6274

Address

395 Wellington Street
Ottawa
ON K11 ON4
Canada