SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

Eighth in a series of radio programmes introducing various fields of research within Shakespearean studies. Muriel St. Clare Byrne points out main developments in aims and techniques of Shakespearean stagings since 1900.

Series

Shakespeare and His World

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

29 Jul 1949 at 21:40 (Channel: BBC Third Programme)

Duration

20 mins

Availability

No archive copy known

Credits

Contributor

Muriel St. Clare Byrne

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

literary criticism; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); theatre history

Notes

Notes

A written version of the broadcast was published by St. Clare Byrne under the title ‘Modern Production and Theatrical Tradition’ in The Listener vol. 42, 8 September 1949, pp. 393-395.

Reviews

"The purpose of this series of talks is to indicate in a serious but untechnical form the changed picture of our knowledge of Shakespeare and his world, presented by eminent authorities who have themselves helped to bring this change about" ('New Light on Shakespeare’,Radio Times, 8 July 1949).

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)