William Poel and the Platform Stage

Synopsis

Radio broadcast. Lewis Casson traces the influence of William Poel’s Shakespearean productions on the modern method of presenting Shakespeare and poetic drama in general.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Recording date

19 Dec 1951

Transmission details

31 Dec 1951 at 21:05 (Channel: BBC Third Programme)

Duration

20 mins

Availability

Unknown

Credits

Contributor

Lewis Casson

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Poel, William; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); stage design; theatre history

Notes

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, The Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)