Learning on ScreenNATIONAL VIDEO ARCHIVE OF STAGE PERFORMANCE
Henry Goodman as Shylock in Trevor Nunn’s Royal national Theatre production of ‘The Merchant of Venice’, 2000. (photo courtesy of the national Video Archive of Stage Performance)- Description
- The collection started in 1992 with trial recordings to establish best techniques and formats for recording live performance in front of an audience. There are now over 100 recordings, largely drama and some opera, musical theatre and pantomime.
- Website
- http://www.theatremuseum.org
- Keywords
- Drama; Theatre; Opera; Pantomimes, public entertainment
- Access
- Access available. Tue-Fri 10.30-16.30, by arrangement only. All researchers are welcome to watch the recordings and look at associated materials. A list of the recordings is available.
- Facilities
- Viewing on premises.
- Charges
- There is a charge for specially arranged group viewings.
- Copyright
- Copyright in the performance remains with artists and copyright holders. Copyright in the recording resides with our institution and the Federation of Entertainment Unions. Copyright advice available. Copyright adviser: Jill Evans.
Moving Image, Audio and Related Documentation Holdings
- Video/Film
- Video: 200 hours. Live performance.
Video components: VHS Video, S-VHS Video, Beta/Beta-SP, DigiBeta.
Catalogues
- Printed catalogue
- Available, indexed.
Additional Information
- Notes
- List of recordings can be sent to enquirers or seen on website.
- Conservation policy
- Submasters and viewing copies made. Then masters stored at Victoria and Albert Museum store.
Main Contact
- Name
- Ms. Claire Hudson
- Job title
- Head of Library and Information Services
- Telephone
- 020 7943 4727
- Fax
- 020 7943 477
- c.hudson@vam.ac.uk
- Address
- Theatre Museum
1E Tavistock Street
London
WC2E 7PA
Alternate Contact
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