Midsummer Night’s Dream, A

Synopsis

Two-part production of Shakespeare’s play, with a Caribbean cast, set in Trinidad during carnival time. Aiming to enliven Shakespeare’s play by a different cultural context, director Hilary Norrish associates the court with "Spanish Catholicism - formal and austere" while the fairies and their magic is interpreted as "dark and powerful Shango spellcasting" (London Calling, May 1994, p.44). With George Harris as Oberon and Claire Benedict as Titania. Adapted and directed for radio by Hilary Norrish. No further information known (7/2007).

Series

Play of the Week (BBC World Service)

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

1 May 1994 at 01:01 (Channel: BBC World Service)

Duration

120 (total running time)

Availability

Unknown

Credits

Director

Hilary Norrish

Writer

William Shakespeare

Cast

George Harris	Oberon
Claire Benedict	Titania

Additional Details

Production type

Television and Radio Drama

Historical period

1990s

Plays

Midsummer Night’s Dream, A

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Trinidad; magic; Carnivals

Notes

History

Originally broadcast in two 60-minute slots on 1/5/1994 and 8/5/1994 as part of the ‘Shakespeare Today’ season on BBC World Service.

Reviews

Source: London Calling (BBC World Service Programme and Frequency Guide), May 1994.

Production Company

Name

BBC World Service