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Shakespeare's Dream in Cornwall

Following six amateur actors from Cornwall as they take to the stage with the professional cast of the Royal Shakespeare Company, performing A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Six amateur actors from Cornwall try to fulfil a lifelong dream of treading the boards with one of the most famous theatre companies in the world. Will they be up to the task of sharing a stage with the stars of the Royal Shakespeare Company in the Bard's most famous comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream?

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 20 May 2016 19:30

Credits

Role Contributor
Producer Philip Tuckett
Director Philip Tuckett
Executive Producer Sam Smith

Broadcast

  • Fri 20 May 2016 19:30

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