Midsummer Night’s Dream, A

Alternative title: Suena de una Noche de Verano
Synopsis: Opera, ballet and pantomime are incorporated into this adaptation which is derived from a Lindsay Kemp stage production at Sadler’s Wells. Titania (The Incredible Orlando) is a drag queen; the Indian boy (Francois Testory), the focus of more than platonic admiration; Puck (Kemp), an ‘ancient Jewish fairy’; and the ‘Pyramus and Thisby’ play a version of Romeo and Juliet, played on stilts. Music by Carlos Miranda.
Language: English
Country: Spain; Great Britain
Medium: Film
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Year of release: 1984
Duration: 77 mins
Availability: Hire

Director

Celestino Coronado

Producer

David Haughton; Lindsay Kemp

Cinematographer

Writer

Music

Art Direction

Cast

Production type: Dance
Plays: Midsummer Night’s Dream, A
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: ballet; gender representation; opera; pantomime; performances; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

History: The film was produced in association with Channel 4 who transmitted it 25 June 1986.

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