SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

As part of the radio arts review programme, presenter John Wilson reports on Bristol Old Vic’s production of Juliet and Her Romeo, directed by Tom Morris. Developed since 1997 in collaboration with producer Sean O’Connor, the production uses Shakespeare’s text, but casts Shakespeare’s lovers in their 80s, with their anxious children, not their parents, seeking to prevent an imprudent and costly match.

Series

Front Row

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

11 Mar 2010 at 19:15 (Channel: BBC Radio 4)

Duration

30 mins

Credits

Contributor

John Wilson (2)

Additional Details

Theatre

Bristol Old Vic

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Romeo and Juliet

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

old people; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Related items

Culture Show, The [04/03/2010]

Woman’s Hour [16/03/2010]

Notes

History

Adapted by Sean O’Connor and Tom Morris from an idea by Sean O’Connor, Romeo and Her Romeo premiered at Bristol Old Vic on 10 March 2010.

Reviews

Source: Radio Times, BBC programme information, Bristol Old Vic programme information at http://www.bristololdvic.org.uk/760.html (accessed 3/2010).
For a review of the production see Jane Edwards, ‘Juliet and Her Romeo’, The Sunday Times, 21 March 2010.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email

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
NW1 2DB

Name

Learning on Screen Off-Air Recording Back-up Service

Email

services@bufvc.ac.uk

Web

http://bufvc.ac.uk/tvandradio/offair External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7393 1514

Fax

020 7393 1555

Address

For Learning on Screen Members only
77 Wells Street
London
W1T 3QJ