SHAKESPEARE

Surprise Item: Scene from ‘Romeo and Juliet’

Synopsis: Radio broadcast. As part of this unannounced variety programme interlude, Sylvia Sidney and Ion Swinley perform a sketch based on the balcony scene from Shakespeare’s play.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Radio
Transmission details: 16 Sep 1933 at 21:26 (Channel: BBC National Programme)
Duration: 14 mins
Availability: No copy extant

Credits

Writer

William Shakespeare

Cast

Ion Swinley	Romeo
Sylvia Sidney	Juliet

Additional Details

Production type: Sitcoms/Variety
Plays: Romeo and Juliet
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Reviews: Source: BBC Programme Records 1933-1935

Production Company

Name: BBC
Notes: The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Surprise Item: Scene from ‘Romeo and Juliet’". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av70440 (Accessed 20 Sep 2024)