Fatal Loins: Romeo and Juliet Reconsidered
- Synopsis
- Radio play by Perry Pontac written in blank verse. Pontac’s comedy considers what would have happened if Romeo had learnt from Friar Laurence that Juliet wasn’t dead and there was therefore no reason for either of them to kill themselves. The unhappy couple now have too many children, Romeo has taken a mistress and Juliet is putting on weight. The good friar endeavours to bring joy back to their marriage.
- Series
- Afternoon Play
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 29 Oct 2001 at 14:15 (Channel: BBC Radio 4)
- Duration
- 45 mins
Credits
- Director
- David Hunter
- Writer
- Perry Pontac
- Cast
Samuel West Romeo Rachel Atkins Juliet John Moffatt Friar Laurence Pam Ferris Nurse Ben Crowe Paris Nancy Carroll Rosaline Ray Lonnen Chorus
Additional Details
- Production type
- Television and Radio Drama
- Plays
- Romeo and Juliet
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); alternative endings
Notes
- General
- "Two households, both alike in dignity, a boy and girl by fortune cursed and blessed
A look, a glance, a kiss, a balcony, a wedding, several killings and the rest..."
Archive
- Name
British Library Sound Archive
- listening@bl.uk
- Web
- http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7412 7676
- Fax
- 020 7412 7441
- Address
- 96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Fatal Loins: Romeo and Juliet Reconsidered". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av37654 (Accessed 25 Nov 2024)