Doublet and Slacks

Synopsis
Radio broadcast. In this interval programme, presenter Roy Walker examines the current fashion in staging Shakespeare, focusing on costumes and set design. Particular reference is being made to Michael Langham’s production of Timon of Athens which was shown at the Chichester Festival (opening April 8, 1964) and sets the play in the Mediterranean of the 1920s and 1930s, mixing elements of Greek, French, and Spanish North African cultures.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Recording date
15 Apr 1964
Transmission details
20 Apr 1964 at 22:10 (Channel: BBC Third Programme)
Duration
15 mins
Availability
Unknown

Credits

Contributor
Roy Walker

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Timon of Athens
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
costume design; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); set design

Notes

History
Broadcast as part of the Shakespeare quatercentenary celebrations on BBC radio.
Textual information
A written transcript of the production is held by the Birmingham Central Reference Library as part of their Shakespeare Collection.
Reviews
Source: Radio Times, 16 April 1964, p. 31.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Doublet and Slacks". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av69499 (Accessed 03 Oct 2024)