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Shakespeare’s Theatre

Synopsis
Second in a series of ten educational radio programmes in which various aspects of Shakespeare’s life and work are discussed by scholars and theatre practitioners with illustrative excerpts from his plays and poems.
In this episode the speakers are Michael MacOwan, principal of London’s Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, who discusses the way the architecture of the theatres influences Shakespeare’s writing, and stage director and producer Tyrone Guthrie, who reflects on various styles of producing Shakespeare.
Series
Living Shakespeare, The
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
8 Oct 1958 at 19:30 (Channel: BBC Network Three)
Duration
30 mins
Availability
Unknown

Credits

Producer
John Allen; Robert Gittings
Writer
William Shakespeare
Editor
John Allen; Robert Gittings
Contributor
Michael MacOwan; Tyrone Guthrie

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); theatre history; Stage directing

Notes

Notes
A BBC Recording.
History
Broadcast as part of the Listen and Learn series on Network Three. The series or part of the series was apparently also broadcast in 15 minute installments. The date for these shorter transmissions is unknown.
Textual information
A written transcript of the production is held at the Birmingham Central Library as part of their Shakespeare Collection.
Reviews
Source: Radio Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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