Midsummer Night’s Dream, A

Synopsis

Radio broadcast of a gala performance of scenes from Shakespeare’s comedy with music by Mendelssohn. Arranged and produced by Peter Creswell. The BBC Orchestra and Chorus are led by Clarence Raybould.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

16 May 1937 at 21:05 (Channel: BBC Regional Programme)

Duration

115 mins

Availability

No copy extant

Credits

Producer

Peter Creswell

Cast

Malcolm Keen	Theseus
Mary Hinton	Hippolyta
Leslie French	Oberon
Joyce Redman	Puck (Robin Goodfellow)
Alec Clunes	Lysander
Arthur Sinclair	Nick Bottom
C.M. Hallard	Egeus
Carleton Hobbs	Tom Snout
Diana Churchill	Hermia
Ernest Thesiger	Philostrate
Frank Cellier	Peter Quince
H.O. Nicholson	Robin Starveling
Hedley Briggs	Francis Flute
Jay Laurier	Snug
Jill Furse	First Fairy (Fairy)
Joan French	Mustardseed
Joyce Moore	Moth
Joyce Redman	Peaseblossom
Patricia Hayes	Cobweb
Rosalinde Fuller	Helena
Terence de Marney	Demetrius

Additional Details

Production type

Television and Radio Drama

Plays

Midsummer Night’s Dream, A

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Textual information

A written transcript of the production is held at the Birmingham Central Library as part of their Shakespeare Collection.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)