Playing of Shakespeare at Avignon, The

Synopsis

Radio report by Merlin Thomas, illustrated by recorded excerpts from productions of Shakespeare’s Henry IV and Richard II, performed by the Jean Vilar Company at the Annual Drama Festival in Avignon, France.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Availability

No archive copy known

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

festivals; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Avignon Festival

Credits

Contributor

Merlin Thomas

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)