Staging History
Pantomime and puppets, opera and dance, sets and lighting, directors and actors - all are collected and on show at the Theatre Museum opening in Covent Garden on Shakespeare's birthday.
Recreating the theatrical world in exhibition is a project originated by Alexander Schouvaloff , the Museum's Director. It's taken years of political fighting to get the building open to the public, now it's nearly ready, complete with theatre, box office and special exhibitions.
Joyce MacMillan reports. Producer JOHN BOUNDY
(Re-broadcast Easter Monday)