Shaking Up Shakespeare

Synopsis

Broadcast as part of a mixed variety radio programme, this appears to have been an all-male variety sketch based on Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. Written by Con West, this item is presented by John Harding with Felix Aylmer as Shylock and the comic minstrel duo Scott and Whaley. The music is played by the BBC Theatre Orchestra with Fred Barmy as vocalist.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Availability

No copy extant

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); All-male casts; Black actors

Credits

Writer

Con West

Contributor

John Harding

Cast

Ben Welden
Eddie Peter Whaley
Felix Aylmer
Harry Clifford Scott

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)