SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

A musical comedy based on Shakespeare’s As You Like It. Written by D. F. Aitken, with music by William Trethowan. Adapted for radio by Henrik Ege. The BBC Variety Orchestra is conducted by Louis Levy. Orchestration is by Wally Wallond and additional musical numbers by Kenneth Leslie Smith.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

16 May 1939 at 20:00 (Channel: BBC National Programme)

Duration

60 mins

Credits

Producer

Ronald Waldman

Writer

D. F. Aitken; William Shakespeare

Music

Kenneth Smith; William Trethowan

Contributor

Louis Levy; Wally Wallond

Adaptor for Radio

Henrik Ege

Cast

Patricia Burke	Rosalind
Edana Romney	Celia
Patrick Waddington	Orlando
Jack Warner	Touchy (Touchstone)
Alistair Sim	Jock
Audrey Cameron	Audrey
Basil Royal-Dawson	Le Beau
Bryan Powley	Duke Senior
Ernest Clark	Oliver
Joe Hayman	Commentator
Joe Hayman	Freddy Duke (Duke Frederick)
Philip Wade	Sylvius (Silvius)
Phoebe Hodgson	Phebe (Phebe)

Additional Details

Production type

Operas and Musicals

Plays

As You Like It

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); musical adaptations

Notes

Notes

A written transcript of the production is held at the Birmingham Central Library as part of their Shakespeare Collection. The transcript of the production records rehearsals from 11/5/1939-16/5/1939.

History

Repeated on BBC Regional on 17/5/1939 from 18.00-19.00.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)