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- Synopsis
- Radio play about the madness of a ‘modern’ Hamlet, set in a psychiatric home in Scotland. Originally conceived as a stage play, author Moray McLaren has written his own radio version which was produced for the BBC by Val Gielgud. With David Steuart in the leading role.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 19 Jan 1947 at 21:15 (Channel: BBC Home Service)
- Duration
- 45 mins
- Availability
- No copy extant
Credits
- Producer
- Val Gielgud
- Writer
- Moray McLaren
- Adaptor for Radio
- Moray McLaren
- Cast
Additional Details
- Production type
- Television and Radio Drama
- Plays
- Hamlet
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- mental disorders; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- Notes
- A copy of the script of the play and press cuttings about its performance history are held at the University of Glasgow Library, Special Collections.
- General
- The leading role was especially written for actor/producer David Steuart, whose performance of Hamlet in Perth, Scotland gave playwright McLaren the original idea for the play.
- History
- Originally produced as a stage play for The Perth Theatre, Scotland.
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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