Learning on ScreenLondon Dream, A
- Synopsis
- High-spirited film by Richard Wilson of a performance by the Academy of St Martin in the Fields of Mendelssohn’s interpretation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream conducted by Ryan Wigglesworth. Combining music and dance and shot on various locations around London, the film is in six parts: Overture, Scherzo, Intermezzo, Nocturne, Wedding March and Finale. Throughout the film, quotes from Shakespeare’s play appear on screen to provide context. The Genesis Sixteen choral ensemble, Rowan Pierce (soprano) and Stephanie Wake-Edwards (mezzo-soprano) join the orchestra for the Finale and Song with Choir for the close of the film.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Television
- Transmission details
- 21 Jun 2022 at 20:00 (Channel: Sky Arts)
- Duration
- 45 mins
Credits
- Director
- Richard Wilson (2)
- Producer
- Benjamin Ealovega; Richard Wilson (2)
- Cinematographer
- Benjamin Ealovega
- Writer
- William Shakespeare
- Music
- Felix Mendelssohn
- Choreographer
- Annabel Wotherspoon
- Conductor
- Ryan Wigglesworth
- Cast
Christian Knight Oberon Rosanna Lindsey Titania Aaron Patel Lysander Harriet Samuel-Gray Hermia Jamie Duncan-Campbell Demetrius Romy Adair Helena Zakia Sewell Narrator
Additional Details
- Production type
- Operas and Musicals
- Plays
- Midsummer Night’s Dream, A
- Subjects
- Dance; Music; Shakespeare
Notes
- Notes
- The film premiered on Midsummer’s day, 21 June 2022.
- General
- Locations include: Little Venice, the Westway, Hyde Park, Covent Garden, the Southbank and Richmond Park.
Production Company
- Name
one31studio
- hello@one31studio.com
- Web
- https://one31studio.com/ External site opens in new window
- Phone
- +44 7947 047 479
Sponsor
- Name
Sky Arts
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