Antony and Cleopatra

Synopsis: Television presentation of the Royal Shakespeare’s Company’s 1972 stage production directed for the theatre by Trevor Nunn. Shot almost entirely in close-up, and scaled down for the small screen, the production was possibly the first UK television version to make full use of and explore the medium.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Television; Video
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Year of release: 1974
Year of production: 1974
Notes: Clips from the production may be seen by visiting http://www.screenonline.org.uk/tv/id/527270/index.html (accessed 11/2008).

Available from amazon.ca on NTSC, Region 1 only (11/2008).
Subjects: Drama; Shakespeare
Keywords: Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Related items: Essential Shakespeare Live, The

Name: Royal Shakespeare Company
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Address: Royal Shakespeare Theatre
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Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
CV37 6BB

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