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

Name

A & E Television Networks

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 26 Nov 2024)