Caught in the Act: As You Like It

Synopsis

Television documentary on the work of Kenneth Branagh’s Renaissance Theatre Company. Geraldine McEwan talks about the experience of directing As You Like It and the challenges it presents. There are several scenes from the play in rehearsal and production including Branagh delivering ‘Ay, now I am in Arden’ (II iv).

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Television

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Renaissance Theatre Company; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Stage directing; Rehearsals

Credits

Director

Mary Gwatkin

Producer

Mary Gwatkin

Contributor

Geraldine McEwan

Cast

Kenneth Branagh

Production Company

Name

MV Films

Name

Reconnaissance Films

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

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