Cleopatra and Me: In Search of a Lost Queen
- Synopsis
- Shakespeare scholar Dr Islam Issa explores different representations of Cleopatra - the heroine of ‘Antony and Cleopatra’ or the seductress seen in Hollywood movies. Josette Simon discusses her playing of Cleopatra, and performs extracts from Shakespeare’s play.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Television
- Transmission details
- 6 May 2019 at 22:00 (Channel: BBC4)
- Duration
- 30 mins
Credits
- Director
- Kieron Townend
- Contributor
- Ismael Issa
- Cast
Josette Simon Cleopatra
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Plays
- Antony and Cleopatra
- Subjects
- History; Shakespeare
Production Company
- Name
Alleycats
- info@alleycats.tv
- Web
- http://www.alleycats.tv/ External site opens in new window
- Address
- 47 Dean Street
London
W1D 5BE - Notes
- Company set up by Ed Stobart.
Sponsor
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Archive
- Name
BoB
- bob@learningonscreen.ac.uk
- Web
- https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/ondemand External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 3743 2345
- Address
- Learning on Screen - the British Universities and Colleges Film and Video Council
330 Holborn Gate
1st Floor, Suite 120
London
WC1V 7QH - Notes
- Formerly a service from BUFVC, British Universities Film & Video Council
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Cleopatra and Me: In Search of a Lost Queen". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av78875 (Accessed 25 Nov 2024)