Merchant of Venice, The

Alternative title
Dramatic Evening
Synopsis
Radio broadcast. William Macready and Edna Godfrey-Turner, together with the Belfast Radio Players, present an abridged version of Shakespeare’s play. With incidental music by Sullivan.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
19 Mar 1925 at 19:30 (Channel: BBC)
Duration
90 mins
Availability
No copy extant

Credits

Producer
William Macready
Writer
William Shakespeare
Music
Arthur Sullivan
Adaptor for Radio
William Macready
Cast
William MacreadyShylock
Arthur MalcolmAntonio
H. Richard HaywardBassanio
Edna Godfrey-TurnerPortia
J. R. MageeanGratiano
Arthur MalcolmPrince of Morocco
Coffey G. MaySolanio
Coffey G. MayDuke of Venice
J. R. MageeanTubal
Mary HealeyNerissa
Tyrone PowerSalerio

Additional Details

Theatre company
Belfast Radio Players, The
Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Plays
Merchant of Venice, The
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
Transmitted from Belfast.
Reviews
Source: Radio Times. This broadcast is not listed in The Times programmes.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Merchant of Venice, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av67783 (Accessed 20 Sep 2024)