Wars of the Roses, The
- Synopsis
- The RSC’s landmark production of Shakespeare’s Henry VI trilogy and Richard III. Adapted and directed for the stage by Peter Hall and John Barton, The Wars of the Roses was acknowledged on its premiere in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1963 as one of defining Shakespeare productions of the post-war years. The drama is presented here in its original form, as three plays first broadcast in 1965 and unseen since then. Recently digitally restored, the trilogy can now be recognised as one of the greatest achievements of the Royal Shakespeare Company and of British television in the 1960s. Extras include a 20-minute film, MAKING THE WARS OF THE ROSES which features interviews with original cast members David Warner and Janet Suzman.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Video
- Year of release
- 2016
- Duration
- 505 (inl. extras)
Credits
- Director
- John Barton; Peter Hall; Robin Midgley
- Writer
- William Shakespeare
- Music
- Guy Woolfenden
- Production Design
- John Bury
- Adaptor for Television
- John Barton
- Cast
Roy Dotrice King Edward IV Peggy Ashcroft Queen Margaret Janet Suzman Joan la Pucelle
Additional Details
- Theatre company
- Royal Shakespeare Company
- Production type
- Television and Radio Drama
- Historical period
- Medieval
- Plays
- Henry VI part 1; Henry VI part 2; Henry VI part 3; Richard III
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
- Related items
- Barton/Hall Wars of the Roses Adaptation
Notes
- Notes
- For details of all cast members see the entries for the three episodes as broadcast which have been catalogued individually under the titles HENRY VI, EDWARD IV, RICHARD III under the series title The Wars of the Roses.
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Distributor
- 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
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How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Wars of the Roses, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av76993 (Accessed 25 Nov 2024)