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Rental > Performing Arts: 54 Films to Rent on VHS

 
Measure for MeasureMeasure for Measure (1979)
Dir. Desmond Davis
Feat. Kate Nelligan, Tim Pigott-Smith
Part of the BBC's excellent series of Shakespeare productions, filmed in a 'theatrical' TV environment utilising the best of English acting talent.
Romeo and JulietRomeo and Juliet (1978)
Dir. Alvin Rakoff
Feat. Patrick Ryecart, Rebecca Saire, Sir Michael Hordern…
Part of the BBC's excellent series of Shakespeare productions, filmed in a 'theatrical' TV environment utilising the best of English acting talent.
Bolshoi Ballet - Ivan the Terrible (1976)
The Bolshoi Ballet present their version of Sergei Prokofiev's 'Ivan the Terrible', choreographed by Yuri Grigorovich. Stars Yuri Vladimirov, Natalya…
Tosca (Puccini) (1976)
Dir. Gianfranco De Bosio
Feat. Raina Kabaivanska, Placido Domingo
New Philharmonia Orchestra. Conductor: Bruno Bartoletti.
Madama Butterfly (Puccini) (1974)
Dir. Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
Feat. Mirella Freni, Placido Domingo
Vienna Philharmonic. Conductor: Herbert Von Karajan.
Don Quixote (1973)
Feat. Rudolph Nureyev
A renowned ballet version of Cervantes masterpiece, with Rudolph Nureyev both performing and choreographing. Inspired by earlier Russian dance…
Trojan Women, TheTrojan Women, The (1972)
Dir. Michael Cacoyannis
Feat. Katharine Hepburn, Vanessa Redgrave, Patrick Magee…
Filmed on location in Greece, this star–powered version of Euripedes play is a patchy but earnest attempt to convey the power of the classical…
King LearKing Lear (1970)
Dir. Peter Brook
Feat. Paul Scofield, Irene Worth, Jack MacGowran…
This could hardly miss with Shakespeare perennials Paul Schofield in the title role and director Peter Brook at the helm. A strong and rewarding…
Bolshoi Ballet - Carmen (Poem of Dance) (1969)
Another classic from the famous Russian ballet troupe, here choreographed by Alberto Alonso. Featuring Maya Plisetskaya. Narrated in English.
Barber of Seville, The (Rossini) (1967)
Dir. Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
Teatro alla Scala Orchestra/Chorus. Luigi Alva, Enzo Dara, Teresa Berganza. Conductor: Claudio Abbado

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