Antony and Cleopatra
- Synopsis
- Radio version of Shakespeare’s play produced for broadcasting by Peter Watts from the 1953 production by Glen Byam Shaw at the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon. With Michael Redgrave and Peggy Ashcroft in the title roles. The music is composed by Antony Hoskins and the Theatre Orchestra is directed by Harold Ingram. Basil Hoskins is Plutarch, the historian/narrator.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Recording date
- 23 Dec 1953
- Transmission details
- 23 Apr 1954 at 20:00 (Channel: BBC Home Service)
- Duration
- 160 (incl. interval)
Credits
- Director
- Glen Byam Shaw
- Producer
- Peter Watts
- Writer
- William Shakespeare
- Music
- Antony Hopkins
- Contributor
- Antony Hopkins; Harold Ingram
- Cast
Additional Details
- Theatre
- Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
- Theatre company
- Shakespeare Memorial Theatre Company, The
- Production type
- Television and Radio Drama
- Plays
- Antony and Cleopatra
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- General
- Rehearsals: 22/12/1953-23/12/1953
- History
- The Stratford production by Byam Shaw had its press night on 28/4/1953.
- Textual information
- A written transcript of the production is held at the Birmingham Central Library as part of their Shakespeare Collection.
- Reviews
- Source: The Times, Radio Times
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Archive
- Name
British Library Sound Archive
- listening@bl.uk
- Web
- http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7412 7676
- Fax
- 020 7412 7441
- Address
- 96 Euston Road
London
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How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Antony and Cleopatra". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av70823 (Accessed 25 Nov 2024)