Peter Ackroyd's Venice — Season 1, Episode 4: The City as Theatre

Episode synopsis

The author explores the history of theatre, parades and carnivals in the city, discovering the controversy behind the rebuilding of its opera house La Fenice.

About Peter Ackroyd's Venice

Peter Ackroyd presents this four-part documentary about the cultural history of Venice.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1The City as Architecture
• E2The City as Art
• E3The City as Music