Life and Death in Britain’s Ancient Theatres
- Synopsis
- In the 17th century, London hosted a rich and vibrant theatre scene where the great works of Shakespeare thrived. However, we shall never know the true extent of the creative breadth and range during this period owning to the demolition of most of the theatres and the destruction of manuscripts. Presented by Leonard Nimoy, this documentary explores the lost theatrical treasures of Britain.
- Series
- Ancient Mysteries
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Medium
- Television
- Technical information
- Colour / Sound
- Year of release
- 1995
- Transmission details
- 10 Dec 1995 (Channel: Military History)
- Duration
- 60 mins
Credits
- Contributor
- Leonard Nimoy
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Subjects
- Shakespeare
- Keywords
- history; London; plays; theatre
Online Availability
- Online URL
- https://pro.imdb.com/title/tt2014473/companycredits?ref_=tt_nav_dtl_cocred
- Online format
- Streamed
Production Company
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Life and Death in Britain’s Ancient Theatres". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av78275 (Accessed 10 Nov 2024)