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Taming of the Shrew, The (Audio-Bbc)

Alternative title
BBC Radio Collection: William Shakespeare’s the Taming of the Shrew
Synopsis
A radio production of Shakespeare’s comedy by Melanie Harris that explores themes of compulsion and obsession within the play. With Gerard McSorley as Petruchio and Ruth Mitchell as Kate. The music is composed by Patrick Dineen.
Series
Sunday Play
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Audio; Radio; 2 audiocassettes. 100 min. 2 compact discs. 100 min.
Year of production
2000
Notes
Commercially released as part of the BBC Radio collection series in 2000, cassettes and CDs of the production that include an introduction by Richard Eyre and an essay by director Melanie Harris are available for sale from the BBC Shop (www.bbcshop.com) or through retail outlets.
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Related items
Taming of the Shrew, The (Audio-Bbc)

Credits

Director
Melanie Harris
Producer
Melanie Harris
Writer
William Shakespeare
Music
Patrick Dineen
Cast
Burn Gorman 
Christopher Colquhoun 
Dave Hill 
Deka Walmsley 
Gerald McSorley 
James Quinn 
Jeff Hordley 
Julia Ford 
Maggie Tagney 
Russell Dixon 
Ruth Mitchell 
Seamus O’Neill 

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Distributor

Name

BBC Radio Collection, c/o Choices UK, 19-24 Manasty Road, Orton Southgate, Peterborough PE2 6UP, tel 01733 236800, fax 01733 230618, www.choicesdirect.co.uk

Email
enquiries@choicesuk.com
Web
http://www.choicesuk.com External site opens in new window
Phone
01733 236800
Fax
01733 230618
Address
c/o Choices UK
19-24 Manasty Road
Orton Southgate
Peterborough
PE2 6UP

Distributor (Sale)

 

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