Tempest, The

Synopsis

Abbreviated version of Shakespeare’s late play produced and arranged in seven scenes and a prologue by Val Gielgud and E. A. Harding. The cast includes John Gielgud as Prospero and Angela Baddeley as Miranda. Music by Kate Coates and Leslie Woodgate is played by the BBC Orchestra, conducted by Leslie Woodgate.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Availability

No copy extant

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Credits

Producer

E. A. Harding; Val Gielgud

Writer

William Shakespeare

Music

Kate Coates; Leslie Woodgate

Cast

Alexander Sarner
Andrew Churchman
Angela Baddeley
Arthur Goullet
Barbara Dillon
Dora Barton
George Howe
H.O. Nicholson
John Gielgud
Katherine Hynes
Leslie French
Philip Wade
Ralph Richardson
Robert Speaight
V.C. Clinton-Baddeley

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)