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Shakespeare for My Father

Synopsis
Video recording of a workshop conceived, written and performed by Lynn Redgrave. Lynn Redgrave explores her relationship with her emotionally distant father, Sir Michael Redgrave, through the texts of the Shakespeare’s plays in which he appeared. The solo performance piece also touches on other members of the Redgrave family - her mother Rachel Kempson, her brother Corin and sister Vanessa.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Recording date
30 Mar 1992
Duration
108 mins

Credits

Director
John Clark
Writer
Lynn Redgrave
Cast
Lynn Redgrave 

Additional Details

Theatre
Bruno Walter Auditorium. New York Library for the Public Arts
Production type
Stage Recordings
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Redgrave, Michael; One-Person shows

Notes

Notes
The show ran c 77 minutes. The tape includes comments and questions from audience members which Ms Redgrave fielded after the performance. The show moved to Broadway at the Helen Hayes Theatre (April 26 1993-January 2 1994), a total of 266 performances.
Awards
Nominated for 1993 Tony Award - Best Actress in a Play and 1993 Drama Desk Award - outstanding One-Person Show.

Archive

Name

Theatre on Film and Tape (TOFT)

Email
toft@nypl.org
Web
http://www.nypl.org/locations/lpa/theatre-film-and-tape-archive External site opens in new window
Phone
+ 1 (212) 870-1642
Fax
(212) 8701868
Address
Billy Rose Theatre Collection
40 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York,New York
10023-7498
USA

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