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Tempest, The

Synopsis
Nicholas Pennell hosts an educational explication of The Tempest using as illustration clips from John Hirsch’s 1982 production for the Stratford (Ontario) Shakespeare Festival (tx 20 February 1983 and catalogued separately). Len Cariou is Prospero and Sherry Flett is Miranda.
Series
From Page to Stage
Language
English
Country
Canada
Medium
Television; Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
1985
Duration
30 mins

Credits

Contributor
Nicholas Pennell
Cast
Len CariouProspero
Sharry FlettMiranda

Additional Details

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

Notes

Notes
Each play in the series came in a kit that included a videotape for classroom viewing, a study guide and the Stratford Festival edition of the play. The study guide and cassette are keyed to specific parts of the play for quick reference.
History
Transmission date unknown.
Reviews
Rothwell, Kenneth S. and Annabelle Henkin Melzer, Shakespeare on Screen: An International Filmography and Videography (London: Mansell, 1990) (p. 292, entry 628).

Production Company

Name

CBC Enterprises

Archive

Name

CBC Broadcasting Centre Archives

Address
205 Wellington Street West
Toronto
Ontario
Canada MSV 3G7

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