Cleopatra
- Synopsis
- Radio comment by Philip Hope-Wallace focusing on the fact that Cleopatra’s role was written for a boy to play, but provides continuous inspiration to actresses.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 12 Jul 1965 at 19:30 (Channel: BBC Home Service)
- Duration
- 15 mins
- Availability
- Unknown
Credits
- Contributor
- Philip Hope-Wallace
Additional Details
- Production type
- Other
- Plays
- Antony and Cleopatra
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- gender issues; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- History
- The broadcast was followed by a radio adaptation of the play with Peggy Ashcroft as Cleopatra (see separate entry).
- Reviews
- Source: The Times, Radio Times
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Cleopatra". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av70672 (Accessed 04 Nov 2025)