Scenes from Richard III

Synopsis
Scenes from Richard III adapted for radio by William Dawkins from Allen Fletcher’s 1956 stage production for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Before the broadcast begins Jennings Pierce interviews director Angus L. Bowmer. Don Gunderson is Richard.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Radio
Recording date
21 Aug 1956
Transmission details
22 Aug 1956 (Channel: NBC)
Duration
30 mins
Availability
No archive copy found (2007).

Credits

Director
Andrew C. Love
Writer
William Shakespeare
Contributor
Angus Bowmer; Jennings Pierce
Adaptor for Radio
William Dawkins
Cast
David O’BrienDuke of Buckingham
Don GundersonRichard, Duke of Gloucester, later King Richard

Additional Details

Theatre company
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Plays
Richard III
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Notes

Textual information
William Dawkin’s script was used again in the broadcast of RICHARD III 12 August 1978 based on Pat Patton’s stage production.

Production Company

Name

Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Contact
Archivist
Email
archives@osfashland.org
Web
http://www.osfashland.org External site opens in new window
Phone
+ 541 482 2111
Address
15 S Pioneer Street
Ashland
Oregon 97520

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Scenes from Richard III". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av67581 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)