Hamlet

Alternative title
Royal Ballet in Rehearsal: Hamlet
Synopsis
Tchaikovsky’s ballet choreographed by Robert Helpmann with scenery and costume by Leslie Hurry. The Royal Ballet is filmed in dress rehearsal on stage at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London in 1964. Piano - Anthony Twiner.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video
Year of release
1964
Notes
Filmed with theatre lighting (i.e. poorly lit for film purposes).
Subjects
Dance
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Rehearsals
Related items
Shakespeare in Ballet

Credits

Cinematographer
Edmee Wood
Music
Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Production Design
Leslie Hurry
Costume
Leslie Hurry
Choreographer
Robert Helpmann
Cast
David Drew 
Derek Rencher 
Franklin White 
Leslie Edwards 
Lynn Seymour 
Monica Mason 
Rudolf Nureyev 

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

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Name

Dance Collection, Jerome Robbins Dance Division

Email
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Address
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