Acts I., II. And III. Of ‘Romeo and Juliet’, An Opera in 5 Acts

Synopsis

Studio broadcast showcasing excerpts of Gounod’s opera with British National Opera singers in principal roles. The specially augmented Wireless Orchestra is conducted by L. Stanton Jeffries.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

8 Oct 1923 at 19:30 (Channel: BBC)

Duration

100 mins

Availability

No recording extant

Credits

Music

Charles Gounod

Contributor

L. Stanton Jeffries

Cast

John Perry	Romeo
Gertrude Johnson	Juliet
Kingsley Lark	Mercutio
William Anderson	Friar Laurence
May Blyth	Gertrude (Nurse)
Ernest Leclerc	Tybalt
Kingsley Lark	Gregory
May Blyth	Stephano (Page)
William Anderson	Capulet
William Anderson	Escalus, Prince of Verona

Additional Details

Theatre company

British National Opera

Production type

Operas and Musicals

Plays

Romeo and Juliet

Subjects

Drama; Music

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

Transmitted from London Station with relays from all other regional stations.

Reviews

Source: Radio Times, The Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)