Caught in the Act

Synopsis: Television documentary on the Renaissance Theatre Company formed by Kenneth Branagh and David Parfitt, concentrating on preparation and rehearsals for four productions. Details the progress of Judi Dench, Derek Jacobi and Geraldine McEwan as the directors of Much Ado About Nothing, Hamlet and As You Like It respectively, plus Branagh’s own direction of Twelfth Night, subsequently televised. See also entries under the individual play titles which give more details on the scenes shown.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Television
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: Renaissance Theatre Company; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Stage directing; Rehearsals