Ensemble, The

Synopsis
First episode in a three-part radio series exploring the story of the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon.

In the first programme, presenter James Naughtie explores the ethos of the ensemble, following RSC artistic director Michael Boyd and interviewing the company cast and creative team as they prepare the new production - Macbeth - which will open the new theatre in April 2011.
Series
RSC at 50, The
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
5 Apr 2011 at 11:30 (Channel: BBC Radio 4)
Duration
30 mins

Credits

Producer
Beaty Rubens
Contributor
Alistair McArthur; Cicely Berry; David Tennant; Gregory Doran; James Naughtie; John Evans (3); Judi Dench; Michael Boyd; Patrick Stewart; Peter Brook; Struan Leslie; Tom Piper
Cast
Jonathan SlingerMacbeth
Aislin McGuckinLady Macbeth
Madeleine AppiahGentlewoman

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Macbeth
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
actors; Royal Shakespeare Company; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Rehearsals

Notes

General
From the BBC Radio 4 programme information: "In this three-part series, James Naughtie explores how the company first came into being in 1961; the creation of its unique ensemble system; its landmark productions; the opening production in April 2011 in its newly built state-of-the-art auditorium within the historic theatre on the banks of the Avon in Stratford.
History
Three-part radio series marking the occasion of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s 50th birthday and reopening of its main theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Online Availability

Online URL
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/b0100218
Online price
free
Online format
Streamed

Production Company

Name

BBC Radio 4

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Archive

Name

BoB

Email
bob@learningonscreen.ac.uk
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Phone
020 3743 2345
Address
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London
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Notes
Formerly a service from BUFVC, British Universities Film & Video Council
Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email
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Phone
020 7412 7676
Fax
020 7412 7441
Address
96 Euston Road
London
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Name

Learning on Screen Off-Air Recording Back-up Service

Email
services@bufvc.ac.uk
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Phone
020 7393 1514
Fax
020 7393 1555
Address
For Learning on Screen Members only
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London
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Distributor

Name

BBC iPlayer

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Shakespeare, "Ensemble, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av73342 (Accessed 25 Nov 2024)