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Shakespeare Film Festival 2012
This autumn, along with the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, we are delighted to invite you to Stratford-upon-Avon’s first Shakespeare Film Festival.
With Sir Kenneth Branagh, the patron of SFF, we present a magical fortnight of iconic films and fascinating debates, with a chance for budding cinematographers to enter a new filmmaking competition (more details will be posted on the SBT website very soon).
There’s something for everyone, from classics such as the Burton/Taylor THE TAMING OF THE SHREW and Oliver’s OTHELLO, to contemporary interpretations such as Sir Patrick Stewart’s MACBETH and GNOMEO & JULIET for Kids’ Club (please note adults who are not accompanying a child will not be admitted to Kids’ Club shows).
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW (U) – Friday 12 October, 8.00. Pre-screening talk: A Woman Scorned: Shakespeare writing women.
GNOMEO AND JULIET 2D (U) – Saturday 13 October, 10.30am. Includes a pre-screening short drama workshop.
OTHELLO (U) – Sunday 14 October, 7.00. Pre-screening talk: The Leading Role with Prof. Stanley Wells.
Silent Shakespeare (U) – Thursday 18 October, 7.00. Pre-screening talk: Neil Brand in conversation with Prof. Russell Jackson.
MACBETH (12A) – Friday 19 October, 8.00. Pre-screening talk: Madness and Marriage.
THE LION KING (PG) – Saturday 20 October, 10.30am. Includes a pre-screening animal puppet-making workshop.
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (PG) – Saturday 20 October, 8.00. Pre-screening talk: Shakespeare, Movies and Music.
HENRY V (PG) – Sunday 21 October, 7.00. The Film Festival’s closing night gala screening.
Ticket prices: HENRY V - Full price £15 / Members, SBT Friends & Concessions £10. All other films: Full price £10 / Members, SBT Friends & Concessions £7. Kids’ Club films: Members £1 / Non-members £3.
