The Dream

Synopsis

Documentary about Auckland University’s Theatre’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream presented by an actor in Shakespearean costume. Director Christian Penny talks about her wish to make the production ‘funky’ to appeal to school children. A voiceover explains the concept of physical theatre. Mathew Sutor talks about composing music for the play. Footage of rehearsals and in live performance. Narration and interviews by Daniel Malone.

Language

English

Country

New Zealand

Medium

Video

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Recording date

1991

Duration

51 mins

Credits

Writer

Lani Hunter

Contributor

Christian Penny; Daniel Malone; Mathew Sutor

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Midsummer Night’s Dream, A

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Rehearsals; Student productions

Production Company

Name

Constructurlist Productions

Archive

Name

New Zealand Film Archive

Email

info@filmarchive.org.nz

Web

http://www.filmarchive.org.nz External site opens in new window

Phone

(+64 4) 384 7647

Fax

(+64 4) 382 9595

Address

Te Anakura Whitiahua
84 Taranaki Street
PO Box 11 449
Wellington
New Zealand