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- Synopsis
- An introduction to Shakespeare and his times, focusing on the audience and actors in Shakespearean theatre and illustrating the historical context of the plays. Looks at what it was like to be in the audience in Shakespeare’s time and what people went to hear. Also illustrates what it was like to be an actor at the original Globe Theatre, focusing on the relationship actors had with their audience.
- Series
- English File
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Television; Video
- Technical information
- Colour / Sound
- Transmission details
- 19 Feb 1998 at 11:35 (Channel: BBC2)
- Duration
- 15 mins
- Availability
- OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
Credits
- Cast
Alan Davies
Additional Details
- Theatre
- Globe Theatre
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- audiences; Globe Theatre; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); theatre history; Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
Notes
- Notes
- Part 1 ‘The Globe Theatre - the Actors’ was first broadcast in 1998. Part 2 ‘The Globe Theatre - the Audience’ was first broadcast 2003.
- Documentation
- Optional resource pack.
- Uses
- National Curriculum Key Stages 3 & 4.
Production Company
- Name
BBC Education
- Web
- http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 8746 1111
- Fax
- 020 8752 4398
- Address
- White City
201 Wood Lane
London
W12 7TS
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