Tragedy of Macbeth, The

Synopsis

Radio version of Shakespeare’s play produced by Raymond Raikes, starring Donald Wolfit and Catherine Lacey as the Macbeths. With music composed and directed by John Hotchkis.

Series

Festival World Theatre

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

7 May 1951 at 21:15 (Channel: BBC Home Service)

Duration

90 mins

Availability

Unknown

Credits

Producer

Raymond Raikes

Writer

William Shakespeare

Music

John Hotchkis

Cast

Donald Wolfit	Macbeth
Catherine Lacey	Lady Macbeth
Michael Hordern	Macduff
David Peel	Malcolm
Richard Williams	Banquo
Alex McCrindle	Murderer
Anthony Jacobs	Witch
Antony Kearey	Lennox
Archie Duncan	Caithness
Denise Bryer	Fleance
Douglas Leach	Donalbain
Eric Anderson	Messenger
Eric Anderson	Murderer
Gladys Spencer	Witch
Ian Sadler	Porter
J. Hubert Leslie	Menteith
Jean Cadell	Gentlewoman
John Rae	Doctor of Physic
Laidman Browne	King Duncan
Marjorie Westbury	Witch
Martin Benson	Seyton
Richard Hurndall	Messenger
Stephen Jack	Ross

Additional Details

Production type

Television and Radio Drama

Historical period

Medieval

Plays

Macbeth

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

A BBC recording.

Reviews

Source: Radio Times, The Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)