Theatre of Blood

Synopsis
Video recording of the National Theatre, London’s 2005 production of Theatre of Blood directed by Phelim McDermott with Jim Broadbent as Edward Lionheart. A stage adaptation of the 1973 Douglas Hickox film of the same name in which a ham Shakespearean actor, Edward Lionheart, takes revenge on eight critics who have ridiculed his performances.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Recording date
2005
Duration
145 (inc. interval)

Credits

Director
Phelim McDermott
Writer
Lee Simpson; Phelim McDermott
Production Design
Rae Smith
Cast
Jim BroadbentEdward Lionheart
Rachael StirlingEdwina Lionheart

Additional Details

Theatre
Lyttleton Theatre, National Theatre
Theatre company
National Theatre Company
Production type
Stage Recordings
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

General
A collaboration between the National Theatre Company and Improbable.
History
Opening night 9 May 2005.

Archive

Name

National Theatre Archive

Contact
Archivist
Email
http://catalogue.nationaltheatre.org.uk/CalmView/ContactUsForm.aspx
Web
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Phone
+44 (0) 20 7452 3135
Address
NT Studio
83-101 The Cut
London
SE1 8LL
UK

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Theatre of Blood". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av73864 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)