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Macbeth (2001)

Synopsis
Gregory Doran’s film of his modern dress RSC production which opened at the Swan Theatre in 1999. This video version was specially shot for television broadcast at the London Roundhouse, using the original cast. Antony Sher and Harriet Walter are the Macbeths.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television; Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
2001
Year of production
2003
Notes
The programme was preceded by a documentary THE REAL MACBETH in which presenter Tony Robertson visits Scotland to discover facts surrounding Macbeth.
The DVD also includes interviews with Antony Sher, Harriet Walter and Gregory Doran about the play, the production and their performances.

The production at the Swan was filmed using a single, fixed camera and may be viewed by appointment at the Shakespeare Library and Archives. This recording is catalogued separately.
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Credits

Producer
John Wyver
Music
Adrian Lee
Production Design
Stephen Brimson Lewis
Cast
Diane Beck 
Gareth Eilliams 
Graeme Flynn 
Guy Moore 
John Dougall 
John Killoran 
Joseph O’Conor 
Ken Bones 
Nigel Cooke 
Paul Webster 
Polly Kemp 
Robert Whitelock 
Stephen Noonan 
Trevor Martin 

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 0 PAL
Price
£19.99
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
132 minutes
Year
2011

Production Company

Name

Royal Shakespeare Company

Web
https://www.rsc.org.uk External site opens in new window
Address
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Waterside
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
CV37 6BB

Sponsor

Name

Channel Four Television

Phone
071-396 4444
Address
LONDON
SW1P 2TX

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Illuminations

Email
louise@illuminationsmedia.co.uk
Web
http://www.illuminationsmedia.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7288 8400
Address
Studio 121, ScreenWorks
22 Highbury Grove
London
N5 2EF
Notes
Illuminations produces and distributes programmes on arts-related subjects, some of which are made for television and others in conjunction with cultural institutions to accompany specific exhibitions. Many titles are available for sale on DVD, including continuing series on leading contemporary and twentieth century artists and modern architecture, as well as a few programmes on religion, drama, history and ideas.
 

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