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Growing Up Down’s

Synopsis: Documentary telling the story of a group of young actors with Downs Syndrome who set out to create a touring production of Hamlet. Along the way the play begins to blur with their real lives, leading to romance, rows and revelations.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Television
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Transmission details: 3 Feb 2014 at 21:00 (Channel: BBC3)
Duration: 60 mins

Credits

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Producer

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Additional Details

Theatre company: Blue Apple Theatre Company
Production type: Documentary/Educational/News
Plays: Hamlet
Subjects: Drama; Shakespeare
Keywords: Down’s syndrome; learning disabilities; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Rehearsals; Touring productions

Notes

General: Winchester-based Blue Apple Theatre Company, caters largely for actors with learning disabilities.

Production Company

Name: BBC
Notes: The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Name: Dartmouth Films
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Name: Maverick

Archive

Name: BFI National Archive
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Phone: 020 7255 1444
Fax: 020 7436 0165
Address: 21 Stephen Street
London
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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: For Learning on Screen Members only
77 Wells Street
London
W1T 3QJ

Online Retailer

Name: growingupdowns.co.uk/shop

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