Shakespeare Night IV: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

Alternative title
Midsummer Night’s Dream, A
Synopsis
Fourth in a series of ‘literary nights’ showcasing Shakespeare’s plays on radio. The programme is conducted with critical commentary by Professor Cyril Brett. Performances are by members of the Cardiff Station Repertory Company. With music from Mendelssohn’s Overture. Incidental music and songs by the Station Orchestra and the Romilly Boys’ Choir.
Series
Shakespeare Night
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
20 Nov 1923 at 19:30 (Channel: BBC)
Duration
120 mins
Availability
No recording extant

Credits

Writer
William Shakespeare
Music
Felix Mendelssohn
Contributor
Cyril Brett
Cast
Betty Morgan 
Cyril Estcourt 
Frank Nicholls 
Haidee Gunn 
Ivor Thomas 
Margaret Wensley 
Sidney Evans 

Additional Details

Theatre company
The Cardiff Station Repertory Company
Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Plays
Midsummer Night’s Dream, A
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Complete Works

Notes

Notes
Broadcast from BBC Cardiff.
Reviews
Source: RadioTimes, The Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Shakespeare Night IV: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av67526 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)