Shakespeare Night VI: ‘King Richard II’
- Alternative title
- King Richard II
- Synopsis
- Sixth 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 incidental music played by the Station Orchestra. Shakespeare lyrics sung by Constance Willis of the British National Opera Company.
- Series
- Shakespeare Night
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 18 Dec 1923 at 19:30 (Channel: BBC)
- Duration
- 120 mins
- Availability
- No recording extant
Credits
- Writer
- William Shakespeare
- Contributor
- Cyril Brett
- Cast
Constance Willis
Additional Details
- Theatre company
- Cardiff Station Repertory Company, The
- Production type
- Television and Radio Drama
- Plays
- Richard II
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Complete Works
Notes
- Notes
- Broadcast from BBC Cardiff.
- Reviews
- Source: Radio Times, The Times
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Shakespeare Night VI: ‘King Richard II’". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av67535 (Accessed 20 Sep 2024)