Tragedy of Macbeth, The

Synopsis

Shakespeare’s tragedy presented for broadcasting in twelve scenes by Barbara Burnham, produced by Val Gielgud and E. A. Harding. The cast includes Ralph Richardson as Macbeth and Martita Hunt as Lady Macbeth. With special music composed by Victor Hely-Hutchinson who also conducts the BBC Theatre Orchestra.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Availability

No recording extant

Notes

Transmitted on London Regional.

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Credits

Producer

E. A. Harding; Val Gielgud

Writer

William Shakespeare

Music

Victor Hely-Hutchinson

Adaptor for Radio

Barbara Burnham

Cast

Andrew Churchman
Ben Webster
Carleton Hobbs
Cecil Ramage
Charles Carson
Dorothea Webb
Douglas Burbidge
Frank Snell
Gladys Young
Herbert Lugg
Hillary Eaves
J. Harker
Jack Carlton
John Cheatle
John Laurie
Martita Hunt
Philip Wade
Ralph Richardson
Richard Ainley
Richard Goolden
W.E. Holloway

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)