Chamber of Demonstrations, The

Synopsis
An interactive DVD documenting the research of Martin White, Professor of Theatre at the University of Bristol, into original practices in the Jacobean Indoor Playhouse. It contains footage of theatre performance from 4 different audience perspectives. The DVD user can change their viewing position in real time by using the angle function of their DVD control. This practice-led research project used a full-scale reconstruction of the interior of a Jacobean indoor playhouse, with the particular focus being to explore the uses of candlelight in the playhouse.

There is a wide range of supporting documentary material.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
2009
Year of production
2009
Documentation
Further information on the project is available at the website: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/drama/jacobean/research1.html
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
drama production; theatre history; Jacobean stage; stage lighting

Credits

Contributor
Martin White

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£17.99
Availability
Sale
Year
2009

Sponsor

Name

Arts and Humanities Research Council

Publisher

Name

University of Bristol, PARIP

Distributor

Name

Ignition Films

Email
info@ignitionfilms.org
Web
http://www.bristol.ac.uk/drama/jacobean/project1.html External site opens in new window
Address
4 Somerset Street
Bristol
BS2 8NB

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