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Shakespeare - From Page to Stage

Alternative title
Shakespeare - From Page to Stage
Synopsis
Three-part documentary from BBC Learning Zone on how Gregory Doran’s 2008 production of Hamlet with David Tennant in the title role was restaged and filmed for television. Actors and the production team discuss individual scenes and explain why certain creative and technical decisions were made. Casting, costumes, design and textual choices are discussed and there are many scenes from rehearsals.
Series
The Learning Zone
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
costume; Royal Shakespeare Company; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); stage design; Rehearsals; Shakespeare on television
Related items
Hamlet
Hamlet

Credits

Producer
Paul Symonds
Cinematographer
Andy Smith; Oli Russell
Contributor
Gregory Doran; Robert Jones; Tim King
Cast
David Tennant 
Edward Bennett 
John Woodvine 
Oliver Ford Davies 
Patrick Stewart 
Penny Downie 

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

Web
http://www.bfi.org.uk/archive-collections/searching-access-collections/research-viewing-services External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7255 1444
Fax
020 7436 0165
Address
21 Stephen Street
London
W1T 1LN
Name

Learning on Screen Off-Air Recording Back-up Service

Email
services@bufvc.ac.uk
Web
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Phone
020 7393 1514
Fax
020 7393 1555
Address
For Learning on Screen Members only
77 Wells Street
London
W1T 3QJ
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