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Next!

Alternative title
Lip Synch: Next
Synopsis
A puppet William Shakespeare, made using three-dimensional model animation techniques, performs his complete works before a sceptical Peter Hall figure. Without dialogue. Notable for the detailed perception of minute gesture and the art of performance.
Series
Aardman Animations Vol 1
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television; Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
1990
Transmission details
28 Nov 1990 at 22:15 (Channel: Channel Four)
Duration
5 mins
Availability
Sale

Credits

Director
Barry Purves
Producer
Sara Mullock
Cinematographer
Andy MacCormack; Dave Alex Riddett; David Sproxton
Writer
Barry Purves
Cast
Barry PurvesWilliam Shakespeare
Roger ReesPeter Hall

Additional Details

Production type
Animation
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Hall, Peter; Puppets

Notes

Notes
Combined on a videocassette with other Aardman Animation programmes.
History
The programme was commissioned by Channel Four as part of a five-part series of Aardman Animations LIP SYNCH. Shown in the London Film Festival, 1989 with the title NEXT.
Awards
Won a major prize in the category ‘Debut works’ at the Hiroshima Animation Festival in 1990.
Reviews
Source: Channel 4 Press Information, 24 November - 30 November 1990.

Production Company

Name

Aardman Animations

Sponsor

Name

Channel Four Television

Phone
071-396 4444
Address
LONDON
SW1P 2TX

Distributor (Sale)

Name

BFI Video

Email
video.films@bfi.org.uk
Web
http://www.bfi.org.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7957 8957
Fax
020 7957 8968
Address
21 Stephen Street
London
W1T 1LN

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