Can a Computer Write Shakespeare? (2014 Radio)

Producer

Nick Holmes

Radio broadcast. Trevor Cox of Salford University considers whether a computer could ever create a work of art that could match Shakespeare’s creativity or stand up to critical scrutiny. He has a 3D model...

Night Waves [19/05/2014] (2014 Radio, Video)

Series

Night Waves

Radio arts review programme. Peter Brook talks to Matthew Sweet about his relationship with Shakespeare following the publication ‘The Quality of Mercy Reflections on Shakespeare’, a collection of essays...

Shakespeare and Religion (2014 Radio)

Series

Beyond Belief

Producer

Rosie Dawson

Radio series exploring the nature of faith. This episode asks if Shakespeare was a closet Catholic. Ernie Rea discusses Shakespeare and religion with Clare Asquith, author of ‘Shadowplay: The Hidden...

Kiss Me Kate (2014 Radio)

Series

BBC Proms 2014

Director

Shaun Kerrison

Live from the Royal Albert Hall. This semi-staged performance uses the original 1948 arrangements. John Wilson conducts the John Wilson Orchestra. Introduced by Suzy Klein.

Otello (2014 Radio)

Series

Opera on 3

Director

David Alden

Live from the English National Opera. The ENO opera and Chorus is conducted by Edward Gardner. The production is directed by David Alden and presented by Martin Handley. Stuart Skelton sings the title role.

Denmark Hill (2014 Radio)

Series

Saturday Drama

Director

Tristram Powell

Producer

Marilyn Imrie

Radio drama by Alan Bennett. In a leafy south London suburb 15-year old schoolgirl Harriet struggles with an essay on Shakespeare’s view on the family as her ailing father Frank lies on his deathbed...

Hamlet Undressed (2014 Radio)

Radio broadcast. The Royal Exchange theatre, Manchester staged Hamlet in the autumn of 2014. Maxine Peake played the title role in a production directed by Sarah Frankcom. The programme goes behind the...

Penny Dreadfuls: Macbeth Rebothered (2014 Radio)

Series

Saturday Drama, The

Producer

Julia McKenzie

Comedy written and directed by David Reed and Humphrey Ker of the London-based troupe the Penny Dreadfuls, who specialise in producing light-hearted historical tales which offer a new perspective on...

Premiere of Romeo and Juliet, The (2014 Radio)

Series

History Retweeted

Producer

Sally Harrison

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...

And Calm of Mind (2013 Radio)

Producer

Chris Ledgard

Chris Ledgard follows a group of former soldiers who, as the Combat Veteran Players, are attempting to tackle the symptoms of post-traumatic stress by rehearsing and performing Shakespeare’s Henry V, with...