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Henry VIII

Synopsis
Syndicated radio broadcast of Richard Risso’s 1968 production of Henry VIII for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Adapted for radio by Robert Knoll with Patrick Hines as Henry. Narrated by Richard Risso.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
11 Aug 1968
Duration
59 mins
Availability
No archive copy found (2007)

Credits

Director
Andrew C. Love
Writer
William Shakespeare
Contributor
Richard D. Risso
Adaptor for Radio
Robert Knoll
Cast
Patrick HinesKing Henry VIII
Ann KinsolvingQueen Katherine
Philip DavidsonThomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury
Danny DaviesCardinal Wolsey
Amanda McBroomAnne Boleyn
Arnold HummastiThomas Cromwell
Bill MclarenGardiner, later Bishop of Winchester
Cathy WrightOld Lady
Cindy Kay VeazeyDuchess of Norfolk
Dennis HigginsLord Sandys
Dennis SmithDuke of Suffolk
Derek EvansArchbishop of Canterbury
Karen Sue BoettcherFrances Brandon, Marchioness of Dorset
Karen Sue BoettcherPatience
Larry Alan HaynesSir Anthony Denny
Larry Alan HaynesLord Abergavenny
Milton TarverDuke of Norfolk
Patrick McNamaraLord Chamberlain
Randy BowserBaron of the Cinque Port
Rick HamiltonEarl of Surrey
Ron GuralSir Thomas Lovell
Rudolph P.A.Cardinal Campeius
Scott PorterSir Nicholas Vaux
Scott PorterLord Caputius
Scott Van FossenPrologue
Scott Van FossenEpilogue
Thomas O. MartinSir Henry Guildford
Thomas O. MartinGriffith
Timothy CaseyBishop of Lincoln
Vincent LandroDuke of Buckingham
William TateCrier
William TateLord Chancellor

Additional Details

Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Plays
Henry VIII
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Notes

General
The cast credits are those taken from the cast of the stage production as cast details for the radio production were not available. It has been assumed that the cast is the same but because the radio version is highlights only several roles may have been cut.
History
The stage version played at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland 23 July-8 September 1968.

Production Company

Name

Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Contact
Archivist
Email
archives@osfashland.org
Web
http://www.osfashland.org External site opens in new window
Phone
+ 541 482 2111
Address
15 S Pioneer Street
Ashland
Oregon 97520

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