SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

Radio adaptation of the play adapted and produced for broadcasting by Cathleen Nesbitt. With Cathleen Nesbitt and Ernest Milton in the title roles. Edward German’s Romeo and Juliet is the music used in this production, performed by the London Wireless Orchestra under the direction of L. Stanton Jeffries.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

5 Jul 1923 at 20:00 (Channel: BBC)

Duration

120 mins

Availability

No copy extant

Credits

Producer

Cathleen Nesbitt

Writer

William Shakespeare

Adaptor for Radio

Cathleen Nesbitt

Cast

Ernest Milton	Romeo
Cathleen Nesbitt	Juliet
Lawrence Hanray	Mercutio
Ben Webster	Friar Laurence
May Whitty	Nurse
Arthur R. Burrows	Escalus, Prince of Verona
Basil Howes	Paris
Cecil A. Lewis	Prologue (Chorus)
George Howe	Benvolio
Helen Rous	Lady Capulet
Kenneth Kent
Rex F. Palmer	Montague
Robert Harris	Tybalt
Stafford Hilliard	Capulet
Stafford Hilliard	Peter

Additional Details

Production type

Television and Radio Drama

Plays

Romeo and Juliet

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

BBC Programme Records entry lists Kenneth Kent as additional performer.

Reviews

Source: BBC Programme Records, The Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)