Hamlet

Synopsis
Opera in five acts by Ambroise Thomas. In this broadcast only Acts I & II are performed. Thomas Allen sings the title role. The performance was recorded at the Buxton Opera House on 5 August 1980 as part of the Buxton Festival. Manchester Camerata and the Buxton Festival Chorus are conducted by Anthony Hose.
Language
French (Standard)
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Recording date
5 Aug 1980
Transmission details
24 Aug 1980 at 15:00 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)
Duration
90 mins

Credits

Writer
Jules Barbier; Michel Carré
Music
Ambroise Thomas
Cast
Thomas AllenHamlet
Paul Hudson (2)Claudius
Josephine VeaseyGertrude
Neill. MichaelPolonius
Christine BarbauxOphelia
Christopher AdamsGravedigger
Donald MaxwellGhost
Donald MaxwellGravedigger
Gordon ChristieLaertes
John Harris (3)Marcellus
Philip GellingHoratio

Additional Details

Theatre
Buxton Opera House
Theatre company
Manchester Camerata
Production type
Operas and Musicals
Plays
Hamlet
Subjects
Drama; Music
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

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Shakespeare, "Hamlet". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av76355 (Accessed 14 Apr 2026)