Builder’s Tale, The

Synopsis

The story behind the preservation of the Rose Theatre, over which the Rose Court office development is built. It reveals the problems that were caused after the remains of the Shakespearean theatre were found and details how Costain Construction, together with the developers and English Heritage, drew up new plans for the Rose Court development which would ensure the preservation of the old theatre.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

1991

Duration

22 mins

Availability

Sale

Additional Details

Theatre

Rose Theatre

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

archaeological investigation; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); theatre history; Rose Theatre (Bankside)

Notes

Notes

Possibly out of distribution (2008).

Production Company

Name

Cresswell Film Unit

Distributor (Sale)

Name

c/o Tandem Productions

Phone

01442 61576

Fax

01442 219250

Address

10 Bargrove Avenue
Hemel Hempstead, Herts
HP1 1QP