Heer Raanjhi: An Introduction for Schools and Colleges
- Synopsis
- Educational videotape. Uses extracts, supplemented by research materials, from Tara Arts’ production Heer and Romeo, which toured schools and art centres in the Summer and Autumn of 1992. The original work, Heer Ranjha on which the touring version was based, was produced in collaboration with the Theatre Royal Stratford East. Described as an Indian Romeo and Juliet, it is an adaptation by Jatinder Verma of an 18th century Punjabi epic poem combining drama, music, dance and the use of mask.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Video
- Technical information
- Colour / Sound
- Year of release
- 1992
- Duration
- 22 mins
- Availability
- No distributor found (2/2008).
Credits
- Director
- Adam Gillham
- Writer
- Jatinder Verma
- Cast
David K.S. Tse Tassia Messimeris
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Plays
- Romeo and Juliet
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Production Company
- Name
Tara Arts Group
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Heer Raanjhi: An Introduction for Schools and Colleges". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av67980 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)