Eventful Britain Reel 1 - Reel 1 Used To Be Reel 1 & 2 (1957)

A British Travel Association Film. Commentary spoken by Stephen Jack. Reel 1. 01:29:42 Landscapes - Lands End in Cornwall, various shots of the coast. M/S of an actor from the Minnerk (?) players putting on some make-up as he looks into a mirror propped up against a rock. A woman in costume holds the mirror for him. Porthcurno - the actors are preparing to stage a performance of Shakespeare’s Macbeth at the open air theatre. Various shots of the actors preparing. C/U of fake blood being smeared on a dagger. Various shots of the theatre. We see a scene performed, a woman directs the actors from a seat higher up the rock, others watch the rehearsal. “The world’s a theatre, the earth’s a stage“ - narrator quotes from John Haywood (or Hayward?) M/S of a woman working on a costume for the performance. Various shots of the cliffs. 01:32:09 Stratford-upon-Avon - various shots of celebrations for Shakespeare’s birthday. Mayor and Councillors lead procession to Shakespeare’s house. Crowds watch pr