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Stardust Years. Part 1 (1975-1977), The

Synopsis
A thirteen-part television series, presented by Richard Ouzounian, on the history of the Stratford (Ontario) Shakespeare Festival. Episode 5 looks at artistic director Robin Phillips who brought an array of British actors and actresses to the Festival resulting in box office success. Includes interviews with Robin Phillips, Brian Bedford, Maggie Smith, Martha Henry, Andrea Martin and Barry McGregor. Phillips explains his vision for Stratford and Maggie Smith and Bedford recall how Phillips first approached them.
Series
Stratford Gold
Language
English
Country
Canada
Medium
Television
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Transmission details
9 Jul 2002 at 19:30 (Channel: Arts & Entertainment Channel)
Duration
30 mins

Credits

Producer
Richard Ouzounian
Writer
Tracy Donaldson
Contributor
Andrea Martin; Brian Bedford; Maggie Smith; Martha Henry; Richard Ouzounian; Robin Phillips

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Stratford (Ontario) Shakespeare Festival; Phillips, Robin

Notes

Notes
The CBC archives permit scholars access to the collection on a case by case basis.
General
The Stratford Festival of Canada is a summer-long celebration of theatre held each year in Stratford, Ontario. Beginning November 2007, its name changed to The Stratford Shakespeare Festival.

Production Company

Name

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Archive

Name

CBC Broadcasting Centre Archives

Address
205 Wellington Street West
Toronto
Ontario
Canada MSV 3G7

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