Introducing Shakespeare

Synopsis

Shows Stratford and the surrounding courntryside which form the background to Shakespeare’s early life and work. Elizabethan London is related to London scenes of the 1950s. Shows a full-scale model of an Elizabethan stage, and describes and demonstrates the use of acting areas using scenes from Henry V.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of release

1955

Duration

10 mins

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION (2005)

Credits

Director

John Dooley

Writer

John Dooley

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Henry V

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

acting techniques; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); theatre history; Stratford-upon-Avon; Elizabethan stage

Notes

Documentation

Accompanying teaching notes.

Uses

Secondary and further education.

Production Company

Name

Plymouth Films

Distributor

Name

National Education Video Library

Contact

John Lovell

Email

tryfannevl@aol.com

Phone

01286 676001 or 07768 105467

Fax

01286 676001

Address

Arfon House
Bontnewydd
Caernarvon
Gwynned
LL54 7UN

Notes

Formerly the National Audio Visual (Aids) Library. No longer holds 16mm material. Retains the negatives and copyright to the EFVA material, but have no viewing copies. Video only. (1/97) Alternative address might be Arfon House, Bontnewydd, Caernarvon, Gwynned LL54 7UN Telephone/Fax 01286 676001