Subgenre Sampler
Sales > Performing Arts: 19 films to Buy
- Big Hit, The (Un Triomphe) (2021)
- Inspired by remarkable true events, this French Film Festival favourite follows a dedicated out–of–work actor (indelibly played by the…
- DVD $29.95
- Yuli (2018)
- Rousing biopic of the Cuban ballet superstar Carlos Acosta, nicknamed Yuli by his father, who saw recognised his talent for dance and sent him to…
- DVD $29.95
- Smash (TV Series) (2012)
- A superior, adult–minded alternative to GLEE, this focuses on the creative talent both on–stage and behind–the–scenes of a…
- DVD
$29.95 $22.45
- Hamlet (2009)
- An outstanding, visually sumptuous Royal Shakespeare Company modernization of the Bard's much–filmed play, with David Tennant mercurial in the…
- DVD
$20 $15
- Fabulous Flag Sisters, The (Le Sorelle Bandiera) (2008)
- Candid documentary following the career of The Fabulous Flag Sisters–three drag queens that inspired, offended and entertained the people of…
- DVD
$19.95 $14.95
- Rubbings From A Live Man (2008)
- Film–maker Florian Habicht finds the perfect portrait subject in Warwick Broadhead, a fiercely independent, 40–year veteran of performing…
- DVD
$25 $18.75
- King Lear (2007)
- The Royal Shakespeare Company's 2007 adaptation sees McKellen as his commanding best in the titular role, with an equally terrific performance from…
- DVD
$19.95 $14.95
- Haunting Douglas (2003)
- Mesmerising exploration of renowned New Zealand contemporary dance performer and choreographer Douglas Wright, featuring generous excerpts of his…
- DVD
$24.95 $18.70
- Blerta - The Return Trip... (Blerta Revisited) (2001)
- Less a nostalgia 'trip' than a brilliant compendium of manic moments from New Zealand's 1970's travelling roadshow of anarchic performance –…
- DVD $40
- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1999)
- Early, Bible–story musical from the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice team and taken from the London Palladium production.
- DVD
$15 $11.25
- Priscilla: Queen of the Desert (Adventures of Priscilla: Queen of the Desert, The) (1994)
- Three drag queens drive to Alice Springs in a bus called Priscilla.
A perfect ensemble cast make this classic "out" in the outback roadtrip as…
- DVD
$19.95 $14.95
- Henry IV (1989)
- Michael Pennington and The English Shakespeare Company’s internationally acclaimed production of Henry IV tells of the aftermath of Henry…
- DVD $14.95
- BBC Shakespeare Collection: Series 5 (Richard III, King Lear, Henry VI Part 1, Henry VI Part 2, Henry VI Part 3, The Merry Wives of Windsor) (1982-1983)
- The fifth in a series of boxed–sets compiling the BBC's comprehensive Shakespeare adaptations for television. This set includes:
Richard III,…
- DVD $59.95
- BBC Shakespeare Collection: Series 6 (Cymbeline, The Comedy of Errors, Two Gentlemen of Verona, Coriolanus, Macbeth) (1982-1984)
- The sixth in a series of boxed–sets compiling the BBC's comprehensive Shakespeare adaptations for television. This set includes:
Cymbeline…
- DVD $44.95
- Macbeth (1979)
- Excellent version of the 'Scottish play' that translates Trevor Nunn's RSC stage version to television complete with minimalistic staging and some…
- DVD
$24.95 $18.70
- Parade (1974)
- An eclectic comedy cabaret show that involves the filming of live performers on and offstage with small minuets dotted throughout. This final film…
- DVD
$24.95 $18.70
- Richard III (1955)
- Laurence Olivier's third cinematic translation of Shakespeare both as actor and director. His performance borders on high camp as the twisted 15th…
- DVD
$24.95 $18.70
- Romeo and Juliet (1954)
- An Italian co–production, this version benefits from magical locations in Verona and Venice and the sumptuous Renaissance–influenced eye…
- DVD $29.95
- Julius Caesar (1953)
- Marlon Brando, James Mason and John Gielgud star in this beautifully staged Hollywood adaptation. Passionate drama of power, conspiracy and murder in…
- Blu-Ray $34.95