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And Calm of Mind

Synopsis
Chris Ledgard follows a group of former soldiers who, as the Combat Veteran Players, are attempting to tackle the symptoms of post-traumatic stress by rehearsing and performing Shakespeare’s Henry V, with coaching from stage combat experts and voice coaches at the Royal Shakespeare’s Company. He hears from members of the cast as they take the play from a community hall to a paying audience at a West End theatre.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
22 Apr 2013 at 16:00 (Channel: BBC Radio 4)
Duration
30 mins

Credits

Producer
Chris Ledgard

Additional Details

Theatre company
Combat Veteran Players
Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Henry V
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
drama therapy; post-traumatic stress disorder; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); war; Rehearsals

Production Company

Name

BBC Bristol

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email
listening@bl.uk
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Phone
020 7412 7676
Fax
020 7412 7441
Address
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB
Name

Learning on Screen Off-Air Recording Back-up Service

Email
services@bufvc.ac.uk
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Phone
020 7393 1514
Fax
020 7393 1555
Address
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77 Wells Street
London
W1T 3QJ

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