Volpone

Synopsis: Recording of a production of Ben Jonson’s Volopne performed at Greenwich Theatre in London during March/April 2010 with an excellent ensemble cast including familiar faces from the RSC , the National and the West End. Professionally recorded on High Definition Video using multiple cameras, the production was designed to capture the look and feel of a live performance.

This three disc pack contains: The full length feature DVD, with optional subtitles. The extras DVD, with in-depth interviews with cast and crew. The Mastershot DVD showing all entrances/exits, and lighting and scenery changes.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2010
Year of production: 2010
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: drama in English; Jonson, Ben (1572-1637); performances

Director

Elizabeth Freestone

Writer

Ben Jonson

Cast

Richard Bremmer

Name: Stage on Screen
Email: enquiries@stageonscareen.com
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Address: 20 Thayer Street
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Notes: Stage on Screen is an initiative that professionally stages classic plays at the Greenwich Theatre, London, recording them to deliver the look and feel of a live performance. These recordings are then made available on DVD. The plays staged are all set texts in the UK National Curriculum. Teacher Packs containing support materials are available separately. Plays currently available are: Doctor Faustus, School for Scandal, Volpone and The Duchess of Malfi. Future productions are likely to include Antigone, A Doll’s House, Lady Windermere’s Fan, The Alchemist and The White Devil.

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