Shakespeare Night VIII: ‘The Merchant of Venice’ , ‘The Taming of the Shrew’

Synopsis
Eight 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. Preludes and incidental music is played by Frederick Rosse.
Series
Shakespeare Night
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
8 Jan 1924 at 19:30 (Channel: BBC)
Duration
120 mins
Availability
No recording extant

Credits

Writer
William Shakespeare
Contributor
Cyril Brett
Cast
Haidee GunnKatherina
Haidee GunnPortia

Additional Details

Theatre company
Cardiff Station Repertory Company, The
Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Plays
Merchant of Venice, The; Taming of the Shrew, The
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Complete Works

Notes

Notes
Programme listings suggest that Act V of The Merchant of Venice was omitted from the performance.

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 VIII: ‘The Merchant of Venice’ , ‘The Taming of the Shrew’". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av67541 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)