Being Shakespeare

Synopsis

A recording of Simon Callow’s one-man show about the life and work of Shakespeare.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

2012

Credits

Director

Tom Cairns

Writer

Jonathan Bate

Cast

Simon Callow

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama; Shakespeare

Keywords

biographies; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); One-Person shows

Notes

Notes

Recorded in 2011 for Sky Arts.

DVD extras include an interview with Simon Callow and performances of a personal selection of Shakespeare’s Sonnets.

General

Filmed at Trafalgar Studios, Whitehall in front of a live audience prior to its successful London run.

Sponsor

Name

Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG)

Name

Sky Arts

Distributor

Name

Retail outlets

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Illuminations

Email

louise@illuminationsmedia.co.uk

Web

http://www.illuminationsmedia.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7288 8400

Address

Studio 121, ScreenWorks
22 Highbury Grove
London
N5 2EF

Notes

Illuminations produces and distributes programmes on arts-related subjects, some of which are made for television and others in conjunction with cultural institutions to accompany specific exhibitions. Many titles are available for sale on DVD, including continuing series on leading contemporary and twentieth century artists and modern architecture, as well as a few programmes on religion, drama, history and ideas.