Searching Years. Part 1 (1975-1977), The

Synopsis: A thirteen-part television series, presented by Richard Ouzounian, on the history of the Stratford (Ontario) Shakespeare Festival. Episode 3 looks at Stratford’s growth during these years. Zoe Caldwell discusses her role as Cleopatra and her chemistry with Christopher Plummer. Alan Bates talks about being the first actor to follow Alec Guinness in the role of Richard III. The actors also discuss director John Hirsch whose experiences as an Hungarian Jew during World War II gave his work a dark side.
Series: Stratford Gold
Language: English
Country: Canada
Medium: Television
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Notes: The CBC archives permit scholars access to the collection on a case by case basis.
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Stratford (Ontario) Shakespeare Festival; Hirsch, John

Producer: Richard Ouzounian
Writer: Tracy Donaldson
Contributor: Alan Bates; Christopher Plummer; Richard Ouzounian; Zoe Caldwell