Midsummer Night’s Dream, A

Synopsis

The ‘5WA’ Radio Players perform excerpts from Shakespeare’s comedy. The two scenes performed are listed as: 1. Casting the Parts. 2. The Rehearsal
Produced by Donald Davies.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

12 Jun 1925 at 20:50 (Channel: BBC)

Duration

30 mins

Availability

No copy extant

Credits

Producer

Donald Davies

Writer

William Shakespeare

Additional Details

Theatre company

Bournemouth Radio Players

Production type

Television and Radio Drama

Plays

Midsummer Night’s Dream, A

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

History

The broadcast is preceded by a transmission of Mendelssohn’s Overture to ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ by the Bournemouth Station Orchestra.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)