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Transforming Our Theatres

Synopsis
Promotional DVD to raise donations for the building of the new Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford upon Avon. Artistic Director Michael Boyd and Executive Director Vikki Heywood speak of their vision for a new theatre. Judi Dench, Patrick Stewart and Gregory Doran support the appeal. Includes brief comment from an architect and structural engineer with shots of the building work and plans for the finished theatre. There is footage from the History Cycle plays, directed by Boyd, being performed in The Courtyard and comment from actor Chuk Iwuji on the intimacy of the thrust stage from an actor’s viewpoint. Also vox pops from young Stratford theatre-goers. Presented by Michael Wood.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
2008
Duration
12 mins

Credits

Contributor
Gregory Doran; Judi Dench; Michael Boyd; Michael Wood; Patrick Stewart

Additional Details

Production type
Advertising/Trailers/Promos
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Royal Shakespeare Theatre

Notes

History
The DVD was distributed free in The Daily Telegraph and to RSC members in September 2008.
Reviews
Details of the building project can be found at www.rsc.org/transformation (accessed 09/2008)

Production Company

Name

Maya Vision International

Email
nfo@mayavisionint.com
Web
http://www.mayavisionint.com/ External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7796 4842
Fax
020 7796 4580
Address
3rd Floor
6 Kinghorn Street
London
EC1A 7HW

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