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One Step on a Journey: Tadashi Suzuki in Australia

Alternative title
Chronicle of Macbeth, The
Synopsis
Documentary about the working methods of Japanese theatre director, Tadashi Suzuki. Suzuki incorporates his technique and methodology in an Australian workshop and training session in preparation for the theatrical production of The Chronicles of MacBeth. Suzuki’s emphasis is on using the energy of the body to release emotion to the audience. A brief review of the production follows the performance. Narrated by Gerri Williams.
Language
English
Country
Australia
Medium
Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
1993
Duration
50 mins

Credits

Director
Tony Chapman; Ziyin Wang
Producer
Tony Chapman; Ziyin Wang
Writer
Tony Chapman
Contributor
Williams. Gerri
Cast
Peter CurtinMacbeth
Ellen LaurenLady Macbeth
Carrillo GantnerIllusion of Macbeth
Carrillo GantnerReverend Father
Michael Billington 

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Macbeth
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Stage directing; Suzuki, Tadashi

Notes

Notes
The copy held by the Birmingham Shakespeare Library is catalogued as running 120 minutes.

Production Company

Name

RMI Media Productions

Name

SBS Television

Sponsor

Name

Shell Australia

Archive

Name

Birmingham Shakespeare Library

Email
arts.library@birmingham.gov.uk
Web
http://www.birmingham.gov.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
0121 303 4227
Fax
0121 464 1005
Address
Birmingham Central Library
Arts Language and Literature
Chamberlain Square
BIRMINGHAM
B3 3HQ
United Kingdom

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Insight Media

Email
custserv@insight-media.com
Web
http://www.insight-media.com External site opens in new window
Phone
+1 212 721 6316
Fax
+1 212 799 5309
Address
2162 Broadway
New York
NY 10024 6621
USA
Notes
US-based distributor of an extensive range of DVD, video and CD-ROM titles for university, secondary and vocational education. Catalogue divided into the following sections: Architecture & Design; Business & Economics; Communication; Counselling & Social Work; Drama, Music & Dance; Education; Engineering; Language & Culture; Nursing & Allied Health; Physical Education; Science & Agriculture; Social Sciences. A recent development is a dedicated video-on-demand website http://www.insight-media-digital.com/ which includes a particularly strong nursing library.

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