Tempest, The

Synopsis
Radio version of Shakespeare’s late play produced by Charles Lefeaux. With Stephen Murray as Prospero, Dorothy Gordon as Ariel and Jane Barrett as Miranda. The music is composed by Elizabeth Poston and conducted by Douglas Robinson.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Recording date
28 Sep 1959
Transmission details
30 Sep 1959 at 20:00 (Channel: BBC Third Programme)
Duration
130 (incl. interval)
Availability
Unknown

Credits

Producer
Charles Lefeaux
Writer
William Shakespeare
Music
Elizabeth Poston
Contributor
Douglas Robinson
Cast
Stephen MurrayProspero
Jane BarrettMiranda
Dorothy GordonAriel
John GabrielCaliban
Gabriel WoolfFerdinand
Brewster MasonAlonso
Clive RevillAntonio
Donald BradleyTrinculo
Dorothy Holmes-GoreJuno
Hilda SchroderIris
Howieson CulffSebastian
June TobinCeres
Michael TurnerMaster of the Ship
Newton BlickStephano
Richard HurndallGonzalo
Trevor MartinBoatswain

Additional Details

Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Plays
Tempest, The
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
A BBC recording.
General
Rehearsals: 24/9/1959-28/9/1959
History
Transmitted in two parts with a 10-minute interval.
The production formed part of the programmes broadcast on BBC radio to commemorate the play’s tercentenary
Textual information
A written transcript of the production is held at the Birmingham Central Library as part of their Shakespeare Collection.
Reviews
Source: Radio Times, The Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Tempest, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av71030 (Accessed 25 Nov 2024)