Learning on ScreenTantalus
- Synopsis
- A behind-the-scenes look at the production of Tantalus, the ambitious, ten-hour, nine-play cycle on ancient Greek myths written by Royal Shakespeare Company co-founder John Barton and directed by Sir Peter Hall
This documentary follows the work through a tempestuous six-month rehearsal process, exposing the fears, creative tensions, and euphoric breakthroughs. Shows the volcanic conflicts between author and director, the gruelling rehearsals, the resignations, the schedule havoc, and finally the triumphant opening night. - Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Year of release
- 2006
- Year of production
- 2000
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- drama production; Greece - classical; mythology; Rehearsals
Distribution Formats
- Type
- DVD
- Format
- Region 2 PAL
- Price
- £79.00
- Availability
- Sale
- Duration/Size
- 142 minutes
- Year
- 2006
Sections
- Title
- Tantalus
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
Online Retailer
- Name
Working Arts Library
- shakespeare@aol.com
- Web
- http://ww.workingartsvideo.com External site opens in new window
- Phone
- +1 212 575 9265
- Address
- 19 W. 21st Street
Suite 201
New York City 10010
USA
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