Life and Death in Britain’s Ancient Theatres

Synopsis
In the 17th century, London hosted a rich and vibrant theatre scene where the great works of Shakespeare thrived. However, we shall never know the true extent of the creative breadth and range during this period owning to the demolition of most of the theatres and the destruction of manuscripts. Presented by Leonard Nimoy, this documentary explores the lost theatrical treasures of Britain.
Series
Ancient Mysteries
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Television
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
1995
Subjects
Shakespeare
Keywords
history; London; plays; theatre

Online availability

URI
https://pro.imdb.com/title/tt2014473/companycredits?ref_=tt_nav_dtl_cocred
Delivery
Streamed

Credits

Contributor
Leonard Nimoy

Production Company

Name

A & E Television Networks

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