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Twelfth Night

Synopsis
Seana McKenna hosts an educational explication of Twelfth Night using as illustration clips from the 1985 Stratford Festival production produced by CBC and broadcast March 30 1986 (catalogued separately). Seanna Mckenna is Viola.
Series
From Page to Stage
Language
English
Country
Canada
Medium
Television; Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
1985
Duration
38 mins

Credits

Writer
Elliott Hayes
Contributor
Seana McKenna
Cast
Seana McKennaViola (later disguised as Cesario)

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Twelfth Night
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

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