LSSC Presents Theatrical London: Theatre of Blood (Douglas Hickox, 1973)
When:
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Venue:
Birkbeck 43 Gordon Square
No booking required
Theatrical London
British cinema has produced a wide variety of recreations of London's theatre history. This selection of some of the most successful ranges from the Elizabethan playhouses, through Restoration and and Vistorian theatre, with a special presentation on 30 May using extracts from films that have recreated the forgotten fringes of British theatre.
2 May Shakespeare in Love (John Madden, 1998)
30 May Masks and Faces (Fred Paul, 1917). Also extracts from recreations
of 18th and 19th century London theatre. (Great Mr Handel, The
Elephant Man, Chaplin, Champagne Charlie)
13 June Stage Beauty (Richard Eyre, 2004)
27 June Theatre of Blood (Douglas Hickox, 1973)
All 2.00pm Birkbeck Cinema, 43 Gordon Square
Contact name:
Matthew Barrington
Contact phone:
020 7631 6115