Julius Caesar

Synopsis
Three members of the Old Vic Theatre Company appear in scenes from Michael Benthall’s stage production of the play. Huw Wheldon presents.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Transmission details
5 Sep 1955 at 21:45 (Channel: BBC)
Duration
26 mins
Availability
Unavailable

Credits

Director
Michael Benthall
Producer
Hal Burton
Contributor
Huw Wheldon
Cast
John NevilleMark Antony
Richard WordsworthCaius Cassius
Paul RogersMarcus Brutus

Additional Details

Theatre
Old Vic Theatre
Theatre company
Old Vic Theatre Company
Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Plays
Julius Caesar
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Related items
Old Vic

Notes

Notes
Production cost: £ 211 (BBC Play Library)
General
Under theatre director Michael Benthall, the complete First Folio was staged in a period of five years at the Old Vic in London (1953-1958). The televised broadcast transmitted scenes from Benthall’s take on Julius Caesar.
History
This programme follows a broadcast that pays tribute to the Old Vic Theatre’s third year season of presenting the entire canon of Shakespeare’s plays.
Figures
Viewing audience of 68 000 (BBC Play Library)

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Julius Caesar". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av36941 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)