Soviet Theatre Today

Synopsis

Segment on children’s theatre in the Soviet Union. Shots of teenagers entering the Lenigrad Children’s Theatre, shuffling about the lobby and inspecting model sets. Excerpts from a production of Romeo and Juliet (balcony scene). Rehearsals of a fight scene, possibly Hamlet, with the director energetically engaging with the fight.

Language

English

Country

Former USSR

Medium

Film

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

1977

Notes

The date of 1977 taken from the BFI database.

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Russia; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Rehearsals; Children’s Theatre; Youth Theatre

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