SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

Radio broadcast of Macbeth as a musical comedy. Both Holinshed and Shakespeare are mentioned as inspirational source but the play seems to have been ‘improved’ out of all recognition by writer duo Jack House and Allen MacKinnon.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

28 Jan 1937 at 21:00 (Channel: BBC National Service)

Duration

40 mins

Availability

No archive copy known.

Credits

Producer

Robin Russell

Writer

Alan MacKinnon; Jack House

Music

Gerald Shaw

Cast

James McKechnie	Councillor McBeth (Macbeth)
Jean Horn	Mrs. McBeth (Lady Macbeth)
Allan MacKinnon	Baillie Mc Duff (Macduff)
James Smith Campbell	Councillor Banquo (Banquo)
Ian Sadler	Councillor Lennox (Lennox)
Jim Urquhart	Provost Duncan (King Duncan)
Maisie Dykes	Councillor Mrs. Memeith
William H. D. Joss	Councillor Ross (Ross)

Additional Details

Production type

Operas and Musicals

Plays

Macbeth

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); musical adaptations

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)