Romeo and Juliet
- Synopsis
- Radio adaptation of the play transmitted in two parts. Adapted for broadcasting by Brett Usher and directed by David Hitchinson, starring Katherine Schlesinger and Dominic Guard in the title roles. With original music by Colin Sell. No further information known (12/2008).
- Series
- Play of the Week (BBC World Service)
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 13 Feb 1988 at 19:00 (Channel: BBC World Service)
- Duration
- 120 (total)
- Availability
- Unknown
Credits
- Director
- David Hitchinson
- Writer
- William Shakespeare
- Adaptor for Radio
- Brett Usher
- Cast
Dominic Guard Romeo Katherine Schlesinger Juliet
Additional Details
- Production type
- Television and Radio Drama
- Plays
- Romeo and Juliet
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- General
- According to London Calling, this was the first production of the play by the World Service.
- History
- Transmitted in two 60-minute parts. Part 1 was broadcast on 13 February 1988, Part 2: 20 February 1988.
- Reviews
- Source: London Calling, February 1988
Production Company
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av71787 (Accessed 19 Sep 2024)