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