Romeo and Juliet (1976)

Synopsis
A production for schools of the rarely performed uncut text, in an Italian Renaissance setting. The performance is divided into eight 26-minute sections, for ease of use in the classroom. Young students 13+ will identify with the largely youthful cast which includes Christopher Neame as Romeo. A further programme, FOOTNOTES TO ROMEO AND JULIET, is a studio discussion between school pupils and members of the play’s cast and production team.
Series
Thames Shakespeare Collection
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Television; Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
1976
Year of production
1976
Notes
Included in the THAMES SHAKESPEARE COLLECTION catalogued separately.

The Birmingham Shakespeare Library holds a television script.
Uses
National Curriculum Key stages 3 and 4.
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
schools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Credits

Director
Joan Kemp-Welch
Producer
Francis Coleman
Writer
William Shakespeare
Cast
Ann Hasson 
Arthur Hewlett 
Christopher Biggins 
Christopher Neame 
Clive Swift 
David Robb 
Laurence Payne 
Mary Kenton 
Patsy Byrne 
Peter Jeffries 
Robin Nedwell 
Simon MacCorkindale 

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£12.99
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
186 minutes
Year
2004

Production Company

Name

Thames Television

Distributor

Name

FremantleMedia Home Entertainment

Email
videodvd@fremantlemedia.com
Web
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Online Retailer

Name

amazon.co.uk

Web
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