Taming of the Shrew, The
- Synopsis
- Sherry Flett hosts an educational explication of The Taming of the Shrew using as illustration clips from Norman Campbell’s direction for television of Peter Dews’ 1981 stage production for the Stratford (Ontario) Shakespeare Festival. Len Cariou is Petruchio and Sherry Flett is Katherina. Narrated by Elliott Hayes.
- Series
- From Page to Stage
- Language
- English
- Country
- Canada
- Medium
- Television; Video
- Technical information
- Colour / Sound
- Year of release
- 1985
- Duration
- 38 mins
Credits
- Director
- Barry Cranston
- Writer
- Elliott Hayes
- Music
- Norman Symonds
- Production Design
- Susan Benson
- Contributor
- Sharry Flett
- Cast
Sharry Flett Katherina Len Cariou Petruchio
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Plays
- Taming of the Shrew, The
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Stratford (Ontario) Shakespeare Festival
Notes
- 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. 280, entry 606).
Production Company
- Name
CBC Enterprises
Archive
- Name
CBC Broadcasting Centre Archives
- Address
- 205 Wellington Street West
Toronto
Ontario
Canada MSV 3G7
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Taming of the Shrew, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av69870 (Accessed 27 Dec 2024)