Designed to show that the physical properties of the Elizabethan theatre materially affected the work of Elizabethan dramatists. Illustrates the features of the 16th century theatres. Extracts from Shakespeare’s plays are performed on a reconstruction of the stage of the Glove Theatre, showing the use of dramatic techniques.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011324
Language
English
Subject categories
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Literature → Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 - Criticism and interpretation
Music & Performing Arts → English drama - Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600
Music & Performing Arts → English dramatists
Music & Performing Arts → Performing arts
Music & Performing Arts → Stage props
Music & Performing Arts → Theaters
Music & Performing Arts → Theaters - Construction
Music & Performing Arts → Theaters - Stage-setting and scenery
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)