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Cross-Gartered

Synopsis
Television programme. The Ballet Rambert filmed in scenes from Antony Tudor’s ballet based on the Malvolio plot. Choreography by Wendy Toye who also dances the role of Olivia. Presented by Dallas Bower.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Transmission details
7 Dec 1937 at 15:00 (Channel: BBC)
Duration
20 mins
Availability
No archive copy known to exist.

Credits

Music
Girolamo Frescabaldi
Costume
Burnacini
Choreographer
Anthony Tudor; Wendy Toye
Contributor
Dallas Bower
Cast
Wendy ToyeOlivia
Walter GoreMalvolio
Celia FranksServant of Olivia
Deborah DerlingServant of Olivia
Frank StaffSir Andrew Aguecheek
John AndrewesSir Toby Belch
Leo KersleyFabian
Sally GilmoreMaria

Additional Details

Theatre company
Ballet Rambert
Production type
Dance
Plays
Twelfth Night
Subjects
Dance
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
Source: http://www.radiotimesarchive.co.uk
History
The first performance of Cross-Gartered, Tudor’s first ballet, was given at the London Mercury Theatre, November 12, 1931.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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