The Dream

Synopsis
Documentary about Auckland University’s Theatre’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream presented by an actor in Shakespearean costume. Director Christian Penny talks about her wish to make the production ‘funky’ to appeal to school children. A voiceover explains the concept of physical theatre. Mathew Sutor talks about composing music for the play. Footage of rehearsals and in live performance. Narration and interviews by Daniel Malone.
Language
English
Country
New Zealand
Medium
Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Recording date
1991
Duration
51 mins

Credits

Writer
Lani Hunter
Contributor
Christian Penny; Daniel Malone; Mathew Sutor

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Midsummer Night’s Dream, A
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Rehearsals; Student productions

Production Company

Name

Constructurlist Productions

Archive

Name

New Zealand Film Archive

Email
info@filmarchive.org.nz
Web
http://www.filmarchive.org.nz External site opens in new window
Phone
(+64 4) 384 7647
Fax
(+64 4) 382 9595
Address
Te Anakura Whitiahua
84 Taranaki Street
PO Box 11 449
Wellington
New Zealand

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "The Dream". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av73286 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)