Shakespeare in Performance: Film
The Tempest (1956)
| Title | The Tempest |
|---|---|
| Year | 1956 |
| Release Locations | GB |
| Medium | Video |
| Length | 1 hrs, 46 mins |
| Play Connections | The Tempest (teleplay) |
| Series | Sunday Night Theatre Series |
Description
Fortunately a copy of this production on 16 mm film is available for study at the NFA in London. The father and son team of Robert and Ian Atkins, long active in the Open Air Theatre in Regent's Park, teamed up to produce the show. The senior Atkins, who began his career at His Majesty's Theatre with Sir Herbert Tree, also plays the role of Caliban. At a budget of £2,826 the production represented a considerable investment, for the times
Description from Shakespeare on Screen : an International Filmography and Videography by Kenneth S. Rothwell and Annabelle Henkin Melzer. ©1990 Kenneth S. Rothwell. Cited by permission. — Added 2008-11-14
Cast Overview
Production Team and Crew Overview
| Producer | Robert Atkins |
|---|---|
| Producer | Ian Atkins |
| Composer | Hans Heimler |
| Choreography | Geraldine Stephenson |
| Costumes | Olive Harris |
| Production | Barry Learoyd |
Production information courtesy of: Kenneth Rothwell