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Shakespeare’s Theatre and Macbeth

Synopsis
Educational film. Footage of Stratford-upon-Avon and a depiction of the Globe Theatre aim to provide an understanding of the elements that influenced the style of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Features John Blatchley of the Royal Shakespeare Company directing scenes and analysing aspects of Shakespearean style.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
1978
Duration
16 mins

Credits

Contributor
John Blatchley

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Macbeth
Subjects
Drama; History
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Stage directing

Production Company

Name

Institute for Advanced Studies in the Theatre Arts (IASTA)

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Fordham University Press

Email
kasweeney@fordham.edu
Web
http://fordhampress.com/ External site opens in new window
Phone
+1 718 817-4795
Fax
+1 718 817-4785
Address
2546 Belmont Avenue
University Box L
Bronx
NY10458
USA
Notes
Fordham University Press distributes on DVD and videocassette programmes on the history of world theatre made by the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Theatre Arts IASTA). Sale.

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