Globe Theatre Schools Video, The

Synopsis

An introduction to Shakespeare and his times, focusing on the audience and actors in Shakespearean theatre and illustrating the historical context of the plays. Looks at what it was like to be in the audience in Shakespeare’s time and what people went to hear. Also illustrates what it was like to be an actor at the original Globe Theatre, focusing on the relationship actors had with their audience.

Series

English File

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Television; Video

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of production

1997

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Notes

Part 1 ‘The Globe Theatre - the Actors’ was first broadcast in 1998. Part 2 ‘The Globe Theatre - the Audience’ was first broadcast 2003.

Documentation

Optional resource pack.

Uses

National Curriculum Key Stages 3 & 4.

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

audiences; Globe Theatre; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); theatre history; Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre

Credits

Cast

Alan Davies

Distribution Formats

Type

VHS

Format

PAL

Price

£19.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

40 minutes

Year

2004

Production Company

Name

BBC Education

Web

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools External site opens in new window

Phone

020 8746 1111

Fax

020 8752 4398

Address

White City
201 Wood Lane
London
W12 7TS