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Berkoff’s Macbeth

Alternative title
Macbeth
Synopsis
The broadcast of this radio adaptation is introduced by a ten-minute interview with Steven Berkoff who gives his radio debut as Macbeth. The production attempts a radio equivalent of the physical and energetic style of Berkoff’s stage productions. The music score is by Berkoff’s long-time collaborator, the composer Mark Glentworth.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Recording date
24 Jul 1995
Transmission details
28 Dec 1995 at 19:20 (Channel: BBC Radio 4)
Duration
120 mins

Credits

Director
David Benedictus
Producer
David Benedictus
Music
Mark Glentworth
Cast
Steven BerkoffMacbeth
Linda MarloweLady Macbeth
Samuel WestMacduff
Timothy WalkerMalcolm
Ian HoggBanquo
Cleo LaineThree Witches (Witch)
Craig CharlesPorter
Dyfed Thomas 
Gary Raymond 
Harry Peacock 
Howard Goorney 
Lee MontagueKing Duncan
Michael Grandage 
Susan Sylvester 
Thomas Orange 
William Russell 

Additional Details

Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Plays
Macbeth
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

History
The interview with Berkoff that precedes the broadcast of the play was produced by Jocelyn Boxall and recorded on 12 January 1995.

Production Company

Name

Ladbroke Radio

Phone
020 7580 8864
Address
Essel House
29 Foley Street
London
W1W 7JW

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email
listening@bl.uk
Web
http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7412 7676
Fax
020 7412 7441
Address
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB

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