Description
Peter Brook talks about A Midsummer's Night Dream followed by footage from his 1970 stage production.
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Duration: 00:03:32
Keyword(s): Shakespeare, performance, theatre
Contributor(s): Peter Brook; David Waller; Barry Stanton; Philip Locke; Glynne Lewis
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Footage description: Peter Brook speaking, seated. Footage from Peter Brook’s 1970 RSC's performance of “A Midsummer Night's Dream” with voice over from Peter Brook: six actors on stage dressed in workman’s clothes (the craftsmen acting group). Actor (Bottom) speaking. Craftsmen seated on stage except actor (Snug) who moves on all fours like a lion. Bottom speaks to Snug directly. Camera pans back to show the group on stage. Peter Brook speaking. Footage from Peter Brook’s 1970 RSC's performance of “A Midsummer Night's Dream” with voice over from Peter Brook: Actor (Quince) holding a script and directing actor (Flute) on stage encouraging him to speak in a higher voice.
Master programe code and title: A101/06 Interpreting a dream
Master programme recording date: 19/04/1977
Master programme first presentation: 1977
Master programe filename: A101_1977X_BX_V006.avi
Master programme production number: FEUR092J
Available to public: yes