Shakespeare’s Stratford

Synopsis
Documentary. Starting with the annual Shakespeare birthday celebrations in Stratford, when international representatives unfurl their national flags, traces the life of Shakespeare from his mother’s farmhouse in Wilmcote, to his birthplace, through to his death at New Place and burial in Holy Trinity Church. The commentator is Anthony Quayle.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
1982
Duration
27 mins

Credits

Director
Robin Whiteman
Producer
Robin Whiteman
Cinematographer
Tony Ashworth
Writer
Levi Fox
Contributor
Anthony Quayle

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
biographies; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Stratford-upon-Avon

Production Company

Name

Video Tracks

Sponsor

Name

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

Email
info@shakespeare.org.uk
Web
https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/ External site opens in new window
Phone
01789 204016
Address
The Shakespeare Centre
Henley Street
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
CV37 6QW

Archive

Name

Shakespeare Birthplace Collections

Email
collections@shakespeare.org.uk
Web
https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/explore-shakespeare/collections/ External site opens in new window
Address
Shakespeare Centre
Henley Street
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 6QW

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Shakespeare’s Stratford". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av71846 (Accessed 11 Dec 2024)