Learning on ScreenShakespeare Night IV: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
- Alternative title
- Midsummer Night’s Dream, A
- Synopsis
- Fourth in a series of ‘literary nights’ showcasing Shakespeare’s plays on radio. The programme is conducted with critical commentary by Professor Cyril Brett. Performances are by members of the Cardiff Station Repertory Company. With music from Mendelssohn’s Overture. Incidental music and songs by the Station Orchestra and the Romilly Boys’ Choir.
- Series
- Shakespeare Night
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 20 Nov 1923 at 19:30 (Channel: BBC)
- Duration
- 120 mins
- Availability
- No recording extant
Credits
- Writer
- William Shakespeare
- Music
- Felix Mendelssohn
- Contributor
- Cyril Brett
- Cast
Betty Morgan Cyril Estcourt Frank Nicholls Haidee Gunn Ivor Thomas Margaret Wensley Sidney Evans
Additional Details
- Theatre company
- The Cardiff Station Repertory Company
- Production type
- Television and Radio Drama
- Plays
- Midsummer Night’s Dream, A
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Complete Works
Notes
- Notes
- Broadcast from BBC Cardiff.
- Reviews
- Source: RadioTimes, The Times
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Record Stats
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