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Caught in the Act: As You Like It

Synopsis
Television documentary on the work of Kenneth Branagh’s Renaissance Theatre Company. Geraldine McEwan talks about the experience of directing As You Like It and the challenges it presents. There are several scenes from the play in rehearsal and production including Branagh delivering ‘Ay, now I am in Arden’ (II iv).
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Transmission details
26 Dec 1988 (Channel: Channel Four)

Credits

Director
Mary Gwatkin
Producer
Mary Gwatkin
Contributor
Geraldine McEwan
Cast
Kenneth BranaghTouchstone

Additional Details

Theatre company
Renaissance Theatre Company
Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
As You Like It
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Renaissance Theatre Company; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Stage directing; Rehearsals

Production Company

Name

MV Films

Name

Reconnaissance Films

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

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