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Twelfth Night. Part 8: Played Upon a Stage

Alternative title
Played Upon a Stage
Synopsis
Eight-part television drama series for schools, presented by John Westbrook. Episode 8, the final episode, reconstructs the Globe Theatre where actors are rehearsing a production of Twelfth Night. with boys taking the parts of Olivia and Viola. Discusses how theatre-going became a more of a pastime for the rich and famous following the closure of the theatres by the Puritans.
Series
For Schools
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Transmission details
11 Mar 1959 at 14:43 (Channel: ITV)
Duration
28 mins
Availability
No archive copy found

Credits

Director
Peter Robinson (2)
Writer
Martin Worth
Contributor
John Westbrook
Cast
Richard GaleOrsino, Duke of Illyria
Peter VaughanMalvolio
Donald MorleyCaptain

Additional Details

Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Plays
Twelfth Night
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Globe Theatre; schools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Rehearsals

Notes

History
The series concluded with the play performed in its entirety 18 March 1959 (see separate catalogue entry).

Production Company

Name

Associated-Rediffusion

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