Hamlet (Audio-Argo)

Synopsis

Complete performance by the Old Vic Company, with Derek Jacobi in the title role.

Series

Complete Works of Shakespeare Collection, The

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Audio; 2 audiocassettes. 170 min.

Year of release

1979

Year of production

1979

Availability

Out of Distribution (2005); 1998 sale: £7.99 (inclusive)

Notes

Series reviewed by Rex Gibson, TES Friday (22 May 1998) p 38

Documentation

Sleeve notes contain background to the play and the characters.

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

drama in English; performances; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Credits

Director

Tony Robertson

Producer

Harley Usill

Writer

William Shakespeare

Cast

Barbara Jefford
David Shaughnessy
Derek Jacobi
Jane Wymark
Jeffrey Daunton
John Nettleton
John Rowe
John Turner (2)
Michael Howarth
Michael Thomas
Oz Clarke
Philip Yorke
Robert Eddison
Terence Wilton
Timothy West
Trevor Martin

Production Company

Name

Argo

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email

listening@bl.uk

Web

http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7412 7676

Fax

020 7412 7441

Address

96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB

Distributor

Name

Polygram Spoken Word, tel 020 8910 5000

Phone

020 8910 5000

Distributor (Sale)

 

Available from retail outlets