The Best Bottoms in the Land | Shakespeare’s Dream in London
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Following six amateur actors as they join the Royal Shakespeare Company in performing A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Barbican. Narrated by Sam West.
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Licence: ERA Licence required
- Type: Factual
- Channel: BBC One
- Duration: 28'58''
- Broadcast date: 2016
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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- Shakespeare Archive Resource
The Best Bottoms in the Land | Shakespeare's Dream in the Black Country
A behind-the-scenes look at the Royal Shakespeare Company's current production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Six of the key parts, including the famous role of Bottom, are played by amateur actors from the Black Country. They appear alongside the professional cast. This is a huge privilege for the amateurs, but a huge risk for the RSC. Narrated by Samuel West.
A Midsummer Night's Dream from Shakespeare's Globe
Shakespeare's riotous tale of love and magic, filmed live at the Globe Theatre in 2016. Emma Rice's exuberant production fuses music, dance and rich comedy.