Tempest, The

Synopsis: Nicholas Pennell hosts an educational explication of The Tempest using as illustration clips from John Hirsch’s 1982 production for the Stratford (Ontario) Shakespeare Festival (tx 20 February 1983 and catalogued separately). Len Cariou is Prospero and Sherry Flett is Miranda.
Series: From Page to Stage
Language: English
Country: Canada
Medium: Television; Video
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Year of release: 1985
Duration: 30 mins

Contributor

Cast

Len Cariou	Prospero
Sharry Flett	Miranda

Production type: Documentary/Educational/News
Plays: Tempest, The
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Stratford (Ontario) Shakespeare Festival

Notes: Each play in the series came in a kit that included a videotape for classroom viewing, a study guide and the Stratford Festival edition of the play. The study guide and cassette are keyed to specific parts of the play for quick reference.
History: Transmission date unknown.
Reviews: Rothwell, Kenneth S. and Annabelle Henkin Melzer, Shakespeare on Screen: An International Filmography and Videography (London: Mansell, 1990) (p. 292, entry 628).

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