Shakespeare for My Father

Synopsis

Video recording of a workshop conceived, written and performed by Lynn Redgrave. Lynn Redgrave explores her relationship with her emotionally distant father, Sir Michael Redgrave, through the texts of the Shakespeare’s plays in which he appeared. The solo performance piece also touches on other members of the Redgrave family - her mother Rachel Kempson, her brother Corin and sister Vanessa.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Video

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Notes

The show ran c 77 minutes. The tape includes comments and questions from audience members which Ms Redgrave fielded after the performance. The show moved to Broadway at the Helen Hayes Theatre (April 26 1993-January 2 1994), a total of 266 performances.

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Redgrave, Michael; One-Person shows

Credits

Director

John Clark

Writer

Lynn Redgrave

Cast

Lynn Redgrave

Archive

Name

Theatre on Film and Tape (TOFT)

Email

toft@nypl.org

Web

http://www.nypl.org/locations/lpa/theatre-film-and-tape-archive External site opens in new window

Phone

+ 1 (212) 870-1642

Fax

(212) 8701868

Address

Billy Rose Theatre Collection
40 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York,New York
10023-7498
USA