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Slings & Arrows, Season 1
“To be or not to be, that is the question, eh?” A hit on the Sundance Channel, this quirky Canadian series has been hailed as the next Six Feet Under. Follow the outrageous fortunes of a dysfunctional Shakespearean theatre as it struggles with artistic egos, conspiratorial board members, and a meddlesome ghost. Paul Gross (Due South) and Mark McKinney (Kids in the Hall) lead the cast. “Absolutely addictive”—The New York Times. Each season is 6 episodes; CC; approx. 280 min. on 2 DVDs. |
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Disc 1
Episode One: Oliver’s Dream
Geoffrey Tennant carries on with a production of The Tempest despite the reality that his ragtag theatre company is broke. Over at the New Burbage Shakespearean Festival, Geoffrey’s former mentor, Oliver Welles, opens a lavishly backed but artistically hollow Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Episode Two: Geoffrey’s Return
Geoffrey discovers that death has not completely silenced Oliver. New Burbage general manager Richard Smith-Jones takes over Oliver’s memorial, while wide-eyed acting apprentice Kate McNab sneaks off to Toronto for a commercial audition.
Episode Three: Madness in Great Ones
Geoffrey passes off the theatre’s new production of Hamlet to flamboyant visiting director Darren Nichols. Kate and Jack take an afternoon off and feed the rumor mill. Scheming board member Holly Day spirits Richard off for recreation and research in Toronto.
Disc 2
Episode Four: Outrageous Fortune
Geoffrey broods in jail, where Oliver’s spirit drops by to counsel him. Kate and Jack’s friendship moves to a higher plane. Ellen’s dirt-biker boy toy defends her honor, and Geoffrey fires Darren, which reassures the cast but worries the board of directors.
Episode Five: A Mirror Up to Nature
With unglued Geoffrey taking up the reins of Hamlet, Richard and Holly feel certain the production will flop. Geoffrey digs in and believes there’s more to Jack than they’ve seen so far. Then Ellen’s pet chameleon ably assists him in recasting Ophelia.
Episode Six: Playing the Swan
It’s high noon in the Shakespearean Corral. Opening day for Hamlet has arrived and Jack has disappeared. Ellen comes clean about what really happened on that fateful night seven years ago. Kate finds Jack, the lights go up, and against all odds, magic happens. |
- Trailer
- Bloopers
- Deleted and extended scenes
- Production notes
- Song lyrics
- Cast filmographies
| Packaging: Boxed set
Run Time: 276 minutes
Format: Widescreen
Number of discs: 2
Language: English
Subtitles: N/A
Color or B&W: Color
CC: Yes
SDH: No
Region Code: 1
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Rating: N/A | "Highly Recommended without hesitation - "Slings & Arrows" is the sort of highly involving, highly addictive television that doesn't come around often enough."—DVD Talk
"Hilarious"—Canadian Screenwriter
"Sweet, smart and seriously addictive"—The Philadelphia Inquirer
"A gift from Canada"—The Kansas City Star
"Backstage Masterpiece -a one-in-a-million TV show."—The Phoenix
"Slings & Arrows: Season 1 successfully skewers the world of theatre and is sure to leave you begging for an encore."—tvdvdreviews.com | Canadian Comedy Award Winner for Television – Pretty Funny Writing – Series (2005)
Canadian Comedy Award Nomination for Television – Pretty Funny Writing – Series (2005)
Canadian Comedy Award Nomination for Television – Pretty Funny Female Performance (Jennifer Irwin, 2005)
Director’s Guild of Canada Craft Award Winner for Picture Editing – Television Series (2007)
Director’s Guild of Canada Craft Award Nomination for Sound Editing – Television Series (2007)
Director’s Guild of Canada Craft Award Winner for Outstanding Picture Editing – Television Series (2006)
Director’s Guild of Canada Team Award Winner for Outstanding Television Series – Drama (2006)
Director’s Guild of Canada Craft Award Nomination for Outstanding Direction – Television Series (2006)
Director’s Guild of Canada Craft Award Nomination for Outstanding Production Design – Television Series (2006)
Director’s Guild of Canada Craft Award Winner for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Television Series (2004)
Director’s Guild of Canada Craft Award Nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Direction – Television Series (2004)
Gemini Award Winner for Best Dramatic Series (2007)
Gemini Award Winner for Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role (Paul Gross, 2007)
Gemini Award Winner for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series (Stephen Ouimette, 2007)
Gemini Award Winner for Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Lead Dramatic Role (Martha Burns, 2007)
Gemini Award Winner for Best Writing in a Dramatic Series (2007)
Gemini Award Nomination for Best Costume Design (2007)
Gemini Award Nomination for Best Original Music Score for a Dramatic Series (2007)
Gemini Award Nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role (William Hutt, 2007)
Gemini Award Nomination for Best Performance by and Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series (Don McKellar, 2007)
Gemini Award Nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Guest Role Dramatic Series (Chris Leavins, 2007)
Gemini Award Nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role (Susan Coyne, 2007)
Gemini Award Nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series (Sarah Polley, 2007)
Gemini Award Nomination for Best Picture Editing in a Dramatic Program or Series (2007)
Gemini Award Nomination for Best Sound in a Dramatic Series (2007)
Gemini Award Winner for Best Direction in a Dramatic Series (2006)
Gemini Award Winner for Best Dramatic Series (2006)
Gemini Award Winner for Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role (Mark McKinney, 2006)
Gemini Award Winner for Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role (Martha Burns, 2006)
Gemini Award Winner for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series (Susan Coyne, 2006)
Gemini Award Winner for Best Writing in a Dramatic Series (2006)
Gemini Award Nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Guest Role Dramatic Series (Rachel McAdams, 2006)
Gemini Award Winner for Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role (Paul Gross, 2004)
Gemini Award Winner for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series (Rachel McAdama, 2004)
Gemini Award Nomination for Best Dramatic Series (2004)
Gemini Award Nomination for Best Original Music Score for a Dramatic Series (2004)
Gemini Award Nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series (Mark McKinney, 2004)
Gemini Award Nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role (Martha Burns, 2004)
Gemini Award Nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series (Jennifer Irwin, 2004)
Gemini Award Nomination for Best Picture Editing in a Dramatic Program or Series (2004)
Gemini Award Nomination for Best Writing in a Dramatic Series (2004)
Satellite Award Nomination for Best DVD Release of a TV Show (2006)
Writer’s Guild of Canada Award Winner for Drama Series (One Hour) (2007)
Writer’s Guild of Canada Award Winner for Drama Series (One Hour) (2006)
Writer’s Guild of Canada Award Nomination for Drama Series (One Hour) (2006)
Writer’s Guild of Canada Award Winner for Drama Series (2004)
Writer’s Guild of Canada Award Nomination for Drama Series (two) (2004) |
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