First Night Impressions. Part 1: Royal Shakespeare Company

Synopsis
A six-part radio series in which Robert Cushman presents his views of the British theatre between 1973-1984 when he was drama critic on The Observer. Episode one concentrates on the work of the Royal Shakespeare Company including interviews with those involved in productions. There are extracts from Henry VI, Macbeth, The Comedy of Errors and Nicholas Nickleby.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Royal Shakespeare Company; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Credits

Producer
Jonathan James-Moore
Contributor
David Edgar; David Suchet; Mike Alfreds; Robert Cushman; Terry Hands; Trevor Nunn
Cast
Alan Howard 
Ian McKellen 
Judi Dench 
Michael Williams 
Roger Rees 

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email
listening@bl.uk
Web
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Phone
020 7412 7676
Fax
020 7412 7441
Address
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB
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