Shakespeare’s Sonnets
- Synopsis
- Released alongside an edition of Shakespeare’s Sonnets for the Apple iPad, the DVD features specially filmed performances of all 154 sonnets by a cast of actors which includes Fiona Shaw, Patrick Stewart, David Tennant, Simon Callow, Simon Russell Beale, Kim Cattrall, Dominic West and Stephen Fry.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Video
- Technical information
- Colour / Sound
- Year of release
- 2012
- Duration
- 180 mins
Credits
- Director
- John Wyver
- Producer
- Henry Volaris; Max Whitby
- Writer
- William Shakespeare
- Contributor
- Cicely Berry; James Shapiro
- Cast
Additional Details
- Production type
- Other
- Subjects
- Literature; Shakespeare
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- Notes
- An accompanying booklet features each actor and a short biography.
Production Company
- Name
Faber
- Name
Touch Pess
Distributor (Sale)
- Name
Illuminations
- louise@illuminationsmedia.co.uk
- Web
- http://www.illuminationsmedia.co.uk External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7288 8400
- Address
- Studio 121, ScreenWorks
22 Highbury Grove
London
N5 2EF - Notes
- Illuminations produces and distributes programmes on arts-related subjects, some of which are made for television and others in conjunction with cultural institutions to accompany specific exhibitions. Many titles are available for sale on DVD, including continuing series on leading contemporary and twentieth century artists and modern architecture, as well as a few programmes on religion, drama, history and ideas.
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Shakespeare’s Sonnets". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av74175 (Accessed 25 Nov 2024)