Around the Beatles (1964)
The show opens on an image of the Globe Theatre, with Ringo Starr unfurling a flag with the legend "Around The Beatles". The studio setting is arranged as a theater in the round, (hence the show's name) echoing the seating arrangement of the Globe. The opening act is a humorous rendition of the "play within a play", Pyramus and Thisbe (Act V, Scene I) from William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, with Paul McCartney as Pyramus, John Lennon as his lover Thisbe, George Harrison as Moonshine, and Starr as Lion.
Director: Rita Gillepsie
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 51 min
Release Date: May 6, 1964
Cast
- Paul McCartney - Self
- John Lennon - Self
- George Harrison - Self
- Ringo Starr - Self
- Millie Small - Self
Production: Rediffusion
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Rita Gillepsie
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Around the Beatles about?
- The show opens on an image of the Globe Theatre, with Ringo Starr unfurling a flag with the legend "Around The Beatles". The studio setting is arranged as a theater in the round, (hence the show's name) echoing the seating arrangement of the Globe. The opening act is a humorous rendition of the "play within a play", Pyramus and Thisbe (Act V, Scene I) from William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, with Paul McCartney as Pyramus, John Lennon as his lover Thisbe, George Harrison as Moonshine, and Starr as Lion.
- Who directed Around the Beatles?
- Around the Beatles was directed by Rita Gillepsie.
- Who stars in Around the Beatles?
- Around the Beatles stars Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Millie Small.
- How long is Around the Beatles?
- Around the Beatles has a runtime of 51m (51 minutes).
- What genre is Around the Beatles?
- Around the Beatles is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was Around the Beatles produced?
- Around the Beatles was produced in United Kingdom.