Opening of the New Shakespeare Memorial
- Synopsis
- Radio broadcast from the new Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon. Speeches following luncheon in honour of Shakespeare’s Birthday are held by Alderman Sir A. D. Flower, Mayor of Stratford, Sir F. Benson delivers the toast of ‘The Immortal Memory’, Rt. Hon. Stanley Baldwin addresses ‘Representatives of the Nations’ and French Ambassador M. de Fleuriau replies. The opening ceremony and speech are given by the Prince of Wales; descriptive commentary by Percy Edgar.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 23 Apr 1932 (Channel: BBC National Programme)
- Availability
- No copy extant
Credits
- Contributor
- A. D. Flower; Frank Benson; M. de Fleuriau; Percy Edgar; Prince, Duke of Windsor Edward; Stanley Baldwin
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Shakespeare Memorial Theatre
Notes
- Notes
- Broadcast from all British stations (via Daventry) and relayed to North America.
- History
- Part of the Shakespeare Festival celebrations programme.
- Reviews
- Source: BBC Programme Records 1929-1932, The Times
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Opening of the New Shakespeare Memorial". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av70057 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)