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Synopsis

Writer and critic John Elsom talks to administrators, directors and politicians about how financial and bureaucratic organisation affects what appears on the stage. He looks at changes in organisation since Victorian times and discusses the question of arts subsidy with particular reference to the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Priestley report.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

5 Aug 1984 at 17:45 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)

Duration

45 mins

Credits

Producer

Thomas Sutcliffe

Contributor

Andrew Leigh; David Brierley (2); Ian Albery; John Elson; John Pick; Keith Diggle

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Royal Shakespeare Company; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Theatre management; Arts administration

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email

listening@bl.uk

Web

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Phone

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Fax

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