Taming of the Shrew, The

Synopsis

Sherry Flett hosts an educational explication of The Taming of the Shrew using as illustration clips from Norman Campbell’s direction for television of Peter Dews’ 1981 stage production for the Stratford (Ontario) Shakespeare Festival. Len Cariou is Petruchio and Sherry Flett is Katherina. Narrated by Elliott Hayes.

Series

From Page to Stage

Language

English

Country

Canada

Medium

Television; Video

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

1985

Duration

38 mins

Credits

Director

Barry Cranston

Writer

Elliott Hayes

Music

Norman Symonds

Production Design

Susan Benson

Contributor

Sharry Flett

Cast

Sharry Flett	Katherina
Len Cariou	Petruchio

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Taming of the Shrew, 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. 280, entry 606).

Production Company

Name

CBC Enterprises

Archive

Name

CBC Broadcasting Centre Archives

Address

205 Wellington Street West
Toronto
Ontario
Canada MSV 3G7