Tent Years (1954-1956), The

Synopsis
A thirteen-part television series, presented by Richard Ouzounian, on the history of the Stratford (Ontario) Shakespeare Festival. Episode 2 chronicles the three seasons before moving into the permanent theatre. The arrival of artistic director Michael Langham and the actor Christopher Plummer are discussed. William Shatner and other actors discuss their impressions of working with Tyrone Guthrie. Langham relates his experiences as artistic director and Plummer discusses the spirit of the company in the early years and playing the lead in Henry V.
Series
Stratford Gold
Language
English
Country
Canada
Medium
Television
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Transmission details
11 Jun 2002 at 19:30 (Channel: Arts & Entertainment Channel)
Duration
30 mins

Credits

Producer
Richard Ouzounian
Writer
Tracy Donaldson
Contributor
Christopher Plummer; Michael Langham; Richard Ouzounian; William Shatner

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Stratford (Ontario) Shakespeare Festival; Guthrie, Tyrone

Notes

Notes
The CBC archives permit scholars access to the collection on a case by case basis.
General
The Stratford Festival of Canada is a summer-long celebration of theatre held each year in Stratford, Ontario. Beginning November 2007, its name changed to The Stratford Shakespeare Festival.

Production Company

Name

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Archive

Name

CBC Broadcasting Centre Archives

Address
205 Wellington Street West
Toronto
Ontario
Canada MSV 3G7

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Tent Years (1954-1956), The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av69862 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)