Woman’s Hour [16/03/2010]

Alternative title: Sian Phillips
Synopsis: Radio programme. Sian Phillips talks to Jane Garvey about playing Juliet at the age of 76 in 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: Woman’s Hour
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Radio
Transmission details: 16 Mar 2010 at 10:00 (Channel: BBC Radio 4)
Duration: 45 mins

Notes: Available to listen to at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/womanshour/01/2010_11_tue.shtml (accessed 4/2011)
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 http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/womanshour/01/2010_11_tue.shtml (accessed 4/2011)

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