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As You Like It

Synopsis
In three parts: 1) a workshop on scenes from As You Like It run by actress Fiona Shaw, exploring the language of the play; 2) an assessment of the 1994 production of the play staged by Cheek by Jowl; 3) a sequence filmed for television rather than the stage and a discussion of the difference between the two media. Also includes interviews with actress Juliet Stevenson and directors Peter Sellars, Annie Castledine and Deborah Warner.
Series
Approaching Literature, Course A210
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television; Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
1996
Transmission details
1 Jan 1996 (Channel: BBC2)
Duration
94 mins

Credits

Producer
Amanda Willett
Contributor
Annie Castledine; Deborah Warner; Peter Sellard
Cast
Fiona Shaw 
Juliet Stevenson 

Additional Details

Theatre company
Cheek by Jowl
Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
As You Like It
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); All-male casts; Workshops; Shakespeare on television

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web
http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 1908 274066
Address
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
Notes
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