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Actors’ Workshop [21/01/1989]

Synopsis
Actress Sheila Hancock and Guildhall drama students Xanthe Gresham and Peter Wingfield explore the craft of the actor. This episode focuses on Shakespeare. With instruction from actor Ian McKellen. Includes students rehearsing scenes from Romeo and Juliet.
Series
Actors’ Workshop
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Recording date
18 Jun 1988
Transmission details
21 Jan 1989 at 17:00 (Channel: BBC Radio 4)

Credits

Producer
Merilyn Harris
Contributor
Ian McKellen; Sheila Hancock
Cast
Peter Wingfield 
Xanthe Gresham 

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Romeo and Juliet
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
acting; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Rehearsals

Notes

Notes
Running time not known.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

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