Premiere of Romeo and Juliet, The

Synopsis
Radio drama. History Retweeted sends the audience back in time hearing people from the past comment on a series of major world events, in 140 characters or fewer. It’s the opening night of Romeo and Juliet and you are cordially invited to the premiere of a brand new play by the up-and-coming playwright Billy Shakespeare. Much the same as any other playwright, Shakespeare ponders how the play will be received. He needn’t worry anymore as the 16th century now comes complete with wifi. Bloggers review the show, fan-made plays are rife and the stars are interviewed on YouTube as one of Shakespeare’s greatest blockbusters is ‘re-tweeted’.
Series
History Retweeted
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
26 Feb 2014 at 23:00 (Channel: BBC Radio 4)
Duration
15 mins

Credits

Producer
Sally Harrison
Writer
Simon Berry; Tim Barnes
Cast
Lucy Beaumontvoice of the Computer
Simon Berryvoice
Tim Barnesvoice

Additional Details

Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Plays
Romeo and Juliet
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Internet; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Production Company

Name

Woolyback

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email
listening@bl.uk
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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
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Phone
020 7393 1514
Fax
020 7393 1555
Address
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London
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How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Premiere of Romeo and Juliet, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av76922 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)