Heer Raanjhi: An Introduction for Schools and Colleges

Synopsis

Educational videotape. Uses extracts, supplemented by research materials, from Tara Arts’ production Heer and Romeo, which toured schools and art centres in the Summer and Autumn of 1992. The original work, Heer Ranjha on which the touring version was based, was produced in collaboration with the Theatre Royal Stratford East. Described as an Indian Romeo and Juliet, it is an adaptation by Jatinder Verma of an 18th century Punjabi epic poem combining drama, music, dance and the use of mask.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

1992

Duration

22 mins

Availability

No distributor found (2/2008).

Credits

Director

Adam Gillham

Writer

Jatinder Verma

Cast

David K.S. Tse
Tassia Messimeris

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Romeo and Juliet

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Production Company

Name

Tara Arts Group