Word, The [02/05/2006]

Synopsis

Special episode on the international significance of Shakespeare. Presenter Harriett Gilbert meets South African actress Janet Suzman and other prominent members of the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon to talk about some of the productions shown in the Complete Works Festival. The festival is the first to bring together theatre companies from around the world to perform all Shakespeare’s plays, sonnets and long poems at venues in Stratford-upon-Avon from April 2006-March 2007.

Series

Word, The

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

2 May 2006 at 09:30 (Channel: BBC World Service)

Duration

30 mins

Availability

No archive copy known.

Credits

Contributor

Harriet Gilbert; Janet Suzman

Additional Details

Theatre company

Royal Shakespeare Company

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Complete Works Festival (Stratford upon Avon 2006-7)

Notes

General

THE WORD is BBC World Service Radio’s weekly programme about writing.

Production Company

Name

BBC World Service