Tent Years (1954-1956), The

Synopsis: A thirteen-part television series, presented by Richard Ouzounian, on the history of the Stratford (Ontario) Shakespeare Festival. Episode 2 chronicles the three seasons before moving into the permanent theatre. The arrival of artistic director Michael Langham and the actor Christopher Plummer are discussed. William Shatner and other actors discuss their impressions of working with Tyrone Guthrie. Langham relates his experiences as artistic director and Plummer discusses the spirit of the company in the early years and playing the lead in Henry V.
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; Guthrie, Tyrone

Producer: Richard Ouzounian
Writer: Tracy Donaldson
Contributor: Christopher Plummer; Michael Langham; Richard Ouzounian; William Shatner