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Theatre

Series

Series Name
Topic

Issue

Issue No.
2
Date Released
1958
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Theatre

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 1
Summary
COI synopsis: Joan and Julius Evans, an American couple touring in Britain, through meeting an aspiring actress from RADA (The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art) in London, learn many things about the British theatre not always available for the average tourist. They see unforgettable performances including Sir John Gielgud in Hamlet at the Old Vic and Sena Jurinac in the Glyndebourne production of The Marriage of Figaro. Harold Hobson, drama critic of the London Sunday Times, enthusiastically describes the current theatre in London, and the Principal of RADA, John Fernald, explains how he continues his direction of West End productions while at the same time guiding young drama students into careers in the professional theatre.
Keywords
Performing arts
Written sources
The National Archives INF 6   /1361
COI Catalogue Cards [BFI National Archive]
Films From Britain Catalogue   c.1960, p.28 - used for synopsis
COI Reference
MI 892/2
Credits:
Production Co.
Anvil Films Ltd
Sponsor
Central Office of Information (COI)
Sponsor
Foreign Office
Presenter
Joan Evans
Presenter
Julius Evans

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Film Archive

Name
British Film Institute (BFI)
Email
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Notes
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