Midsummer Night’s Dream, A
- Synopsis
- Televised recording of a masque arranged from the fairy scenes of the play. With music by Felix Mendelssohn conducted by Hyam Greenbaum.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Television
- Transmission details
- 23 Apr 1937 at 15:35 (Channel: BBC)
- Duration
- 25 mins
- Availability
- No archive copy known
Credits
- Director
- Stephen Thomas
- Producer
- Stephen Thomas
- Music
- Felix Mendelssohn
- Choreographer
- Andree Howard
- Contributor
- Hyam Greenbaum
- Cast
Additional Details
- Production type
- Television and Radio Drama
- Plays
- Midsummer Night’s Dream, A
- Subjects
- Drama; Music
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); masque
Notes
- History
- First television adaptation of the play in Britain. It was broadcast live and never recorded.
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Midsummer Night’s Dream, A". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av37277 (Accessed 12 Nov 2024)