SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

Anthology arts series. Documentary on Robert Stephens’ acclaimed performance as Lear in Adrian Noble’s 1993 production for the Royal Shakespeare Company. The programme follows Stephens through an entire performance, from entering the theatre to departure as he waits for the coach to take him home. There are scenes backstage and interviews with Noble and critics. Particularly memorable is Stephens shuffling towards the wings, stubbing out his cigarette, and then going on to play the Dover scene.

Series

Omnibus

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Television

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Transmission details

24 Apr 1994 at 22:50 (Channel: BBC1)

Duration

60 mins

Credits

Director

Nigel Williams

Contributor

Adrian Noble

Cast

Robert Stephens

Lear

Additional Details

Theatre

Royal Shakespeare Theatre

Theatre company

Royal Shakespeare Company

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

King Lear

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Stephens, Robert (1931-1995)

Archive

Name

Learning on Screen Off-Air Recording Back-up Service

Email

services@bufvc.ac.uk

Web

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Phone

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Fax

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Address

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Distributor (VHS)

Name

BFI National Archive

Web

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Phone

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Fax

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Address

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