Summary The history of the Old Vic Theatre near London's Waterloo told by famous actors and actresses who have played there over the years since its founding by Lillian Baylis who, in effect, helped create The National Theatre, The Sadler's Wells Ballet and English National Opera. At the time of the programme's transmission the Theatre had been bought by a Canadian businessman, Ed Mirvish who, with his son David, set about restoring it to its former glory and re-opening it.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Humphrey Burton Peter Sallis David Collings Kirsty Wark
Genres : Biography Music Documentary
Release date : Oct 29, 1983
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Summary The history of the Old Vic Theatre near London's Waterloo told by famous actors and actresses who have played there over the years since its founding by Lillian Baylis who, in effect, helped create The National Theatre, The Sadler's Wells Ballet and English National Opera. At the time of the programme's transmission the Theatre had been bought by a Canadian businessman, Ed Mirvish who, with his son David, set about restoring it to its former glory and re-opening it.
Genres : Biography Music Documentary
Release date : Oct 29, 1983
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
