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Synopsis
Television magazine arts series. The programme includes a profile, by Tony Palmer, of Michael Croft’s National Youth Theatre. Over 400 young people from all over the country have been spending their holidays working on five different productions including Macbeth and an updated Julius Caesar. Sets, props and costumes are produced entirely by the NYT members. Includes interviews with the National Youth Theatre’s President, Sir Ralph Richardson, theatre critic Milton Shulman, and ex-NYT member Bill Kenwright.
Series
Aquarius
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Transmission details
19 Sep 1970 at 23:10 (Channel: ITV)
Duration
45 mins

Credits

Director
Derek Bailey; Tony Palmer
Producer
Russell Harty
Contributor
Bill Kenwright; Peter Terson; Ralph Richardson

Additional Details

Theatre company
National Youth Theatre of Great Britain
Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Julius Caesar; Macbeth
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); National Youth Theatre of Great Britain; Youth Theatre

Notes

Notes
The BFI National Archive holds only inserts and production material - master preservation material only, no viewing copy (2006).

Production Company

Name

London Weekend Television

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

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