Midsummer Night’s Dream from Shakespeare’s Globe, A

Synopsis
Broadcast of a stage recording of the 2016 Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream directed by Emma Rice, which privileges a fusion of music, comedy and dance. Ex-cabaret performer Meouw Meouw is Titania/Hippolyta. Directed for the screen by Ian Russell.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Recording date
Sep 2016
Transmission details
9 Jul 2023 at 20:00 (Channel: BBC4)
Duration
161 mins

Credits

Director
Emma Rice; Ian Russell
Writer
William Shakespeare
Music
Stu Barker
Production Design
Börkur Jónsson
Costume
Moritz Junge
Cast
Zubin VarlaTheseus
Meow MeowHippolyta
Zubin VarlaOberon
Meow MeowTitania
Katy OwenPuck (Robin Goodfellow)
Alex TregearTom Snout
Anjana VasanHermia
Ankur BahlHelenus (Helena)
Edith TankusSnug
Edward DerringtonLysander
Ewan WardropNick Bottom
Lucy ThackerayPeter Quince
Margaret Ann BainFrancis Flute
Margaret Ann BainPhilostrate
Nandi BhebheFirst Fairy (Fairy)
Nandi BhebheRobin Starveling
Nouti GatwaDemetrius
Tibu FortesFairy

Additional Details

Theatre
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
Theatre company
Shakespeare’s Globe
Production type
Stage Recordings
Historical period
Contemporary
Plays
Midsummer Night’s Dream, A
Subjects
Drama; Shakespeare
Related items
Tanika Gupta on Reshaping the Globe’s a Midsummer Night’s Dream

Notes

Notes
The BBC Four screening is introduced by Joanna Scanlan.
General
Emma Rice’s first production as Artistic Director of the Globe.
History
In repertory from 30 April to 11 September 2016.
Textual information
Dramaturg and lyricist is Tanika Gupta

Online Availability

Online format
Streamed

Archive

Name

BoB

Email
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
Name

Shakespeare’s Globe

Contact
Librarian
Email
library@shakespearesglobe.com
Web
http://www.shakespearesglobe.com External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 7902 1433
Fax
+44 (0) 7902 1401
Address
21 New Globe Walk
Bankside
London
SE1 9DT

Distributor

Name

Globe Player

Email
player@shakespearesglobe.com
Web
https://globeplayer.tv/ External site opens in new window
Notes
Streaming and download service from The Globe theatre. Titles available to rend or own.

Distributor (DVD)

Name

Opus Arte

Email
opusarte@roh.org.uk
Web
https://www.opusarte.com/ External site opens in new window
Address
Royal Opera House
Covent Garden
London
WC2E 9DD

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Midsummer Night’s Dream from Shakespeare’s Globe, A". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av80216 (Accessed 06 Oct 2024)