Shakespeare Live! From the RSC

Synopsis
David Tennant and Catherine Tate host a celebration of the life and legacy of Shakespeare on the 400th anniversary of his death. Among those joining them on stage at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre are Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, Benedict Cumberbatch, David Suchet and Prince Charles. Also on the bill are singers Gregory Porter and Rufus Wainwright, rapper Akala and comedian Tom Minchin, plus the English National Opera and the Royal Ballet. [120 minutes]
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Transmission details
23 Apr 2016 at 20:30 (Channel: BBC1)
Duration
120 mins

Credits

Director
Bridget Caldwell; Gregory Doran
Producer
Catherine Sirk; John Wyver

Additional Details

Theatre
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Drama; Shakespeare
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

General
The broadcast overran by c15 minutes from the scheduled time.

Online Availability

Online URL
https://store.bbc.com/shakespeare-live-from-the-rsc
Online price
£1.89
Online format
Download

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

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Phone
020 7255 1444
Fax
020 7436 0165
Address
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Distributor

Name

2 Entertain Video

Email
DVDenquiryline@bbc.com
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Phone
020 7612 3000
Fax
020 7612 3003
Address
BBC Worldwide
33 Foley Street
London
W1W 7TL
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Retail outlets

Online Retailer

Name

BBC Store

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How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Shakespeare Live! From the RSC". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av77048 (Accessed 26 Dec 2024)