Mitchell Arts Centre

Synopsis: This documentary charts the history of the "Mitch" from the wartime appeal for a memorial to Reginald Mitchell through to its opening in 1957 and on through 60 years of plays, shows and festivals. The famous Spitfire pilot Douglas Bader’s speech is included when he officially opened the building in 1957.
THIS IS YOUR HALF HOUR CALL: This documentary is a non-stop timeline charting the 45 minutes prior to curtain-up on a typical performance of a play at the Mitch. Four cameras, running continuously, show us all the activity backstage and front of house.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Subjects: Social Studies; History
Keywords: arts organisations; film archives; local history

Name: Staffordshire Film Archive
Contact: Ray Johnson MBE
Email: ray.johnson@filmarchive.org.uk
Web: http://www.filmarchive.org.uk/index.html External site opens in new window
Phone: 07774 482414
Address: Ray Johnson Productions
P.O. Box 777
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 8QA
United Kingdom

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