Nations’ Best Am Dram, The

Synopsis
Talent contest to find the best amateur dramatics company from among the UK’s c3,500 groups offering the winning troupe the chance to perform at the Lyric Theatre in London’s West End. The four remaining theatre clubs compete for a place in the final, preparing and performing scenes from King Lear at the RSC’s Courtyard Theatre in Stratford. Judges are: Miriam Margolyes, theatre producer Bill Kenwright and critic Quentin Letts. Mentors for the finalists include Harriet Walter, Roger Allam, Martin Shaw, Richard Wilson and Niamh Cusack. Narrated by Kathy Burke.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Transmission details
5 Dec 2012 at 21:00 (Channel: Sky Arts 1 HD)
Duration
60 mins

Additional Details

Theatre
Courtyard Theatre, The
Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
King Lear
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Amateur theatre; Reality TV; Talent contests
Related items
Nation’s Best Am Dram Extras: Lear

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Shakespeare, "Nations’ Best Am Dram, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av74656 (Accessed 05 Dec 2024)