Theatre of Roger Planchon, The

Synopsis: An account of the life and achievement of one of France’s foremost contemporary directors. Shows the establishing of his company in Villeurbanne in 1950, the particular quality of the repertory he has pursued there in relation to the changing aesthetic and political allegiances that have shaped his experiments with theatre, and his work as actor, director and playwright. Several of his celebrated productions are studied in detail, including his 1980 version of Racine’s Athalie. Also shows material from a cycle of Shakespeare’s histories and from Troilus and Cressida.
Series: Theatre in Focus
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Multimedia
Year of release: 1984
Availability: Sale

Production type: Documentary/Educational/News
Plays: Troilus and Cressida
Subjects: Drama; French studies
Keywords: Planchon, Roger; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Stage directing; Théâtre de la Cité, Villeurbanne, Lyon

Notes: Slide set. Accompanying 88-page booklet provides full commentary on the illustrations and a bibliography.
Documentation: Accompanying booklet with bibliography of suggested further reading and appendices listing secondary materials.
Uses: Students of theatre.

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