Around the Beatles
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 15, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rita Gillepsie
- Original Title
- Around the Beatles
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- Rediffusion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rita Gillepsie
Jack Good
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Good
Producer
Rita Gillepsie
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Around the Beatles
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Around the Beatles includes Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Millie Small.
When was Around the Beatles released and how long is it?
Around the Beatles was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 51m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Around the Beatles?
Around the Beatles holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).