Scenes from Twelfth Night and Macbeth

Synopsis
BBC schools broadcast in which actor-manager Robert Atkins directs a group of students from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in scenes from Twelfth Night and Macbeth (see notes). The programme is meant to give an impression on how a Shakespearean play should be rehearsed and acted. Presented for television by Michael Barry.
Series
For the Children
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Transmission details
21 Mar 1948 at 16:00 (Channel: BBC)
Duration
60 mins
Availability
No archive copy known

Credits

Director
Michael Barry; Robert Atkins
Writer
William Shakespeare
Adaptor for Television
Michael Barry
Cast
Ursula O’LearyViola (later disguised as Cesario)
Zilla TomlinLady Macbeth
Eric LanderOrsino, Duke of Illyria
Peter Jones (2)Malvolio
Alan NunnCaptain
Edna FryerMaria
Gaynor WoodsWaiting-Gentlewoman
Jane NewellWaiting-Gentlewoman
John NevilleValentine
Peter SallisSir Toby Belch
Pieter GeldenhuijsServant
Robert ShawCurio

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Macbeth; Twelfth Night
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
children’s television; schools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Rehearsals

Notes

Notes
Scenes from Twelfth Night:
Act I: Scenes i and ii, and part of Scene v.
Scenes from Macbeth:
Act, Scene 5 and Act 2, Scene 1

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Scenes from Twelfth Night and Macbeth". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av66433 (Accessed 25 Nov 2024)