2 CDs.
Sylvestra Le Touzel, Sam West and David Threlfall star in Shakespeare's delightful comedy fantasy.
BBC radio has a unique heritage when it comes to Shakespeare. Since 1923, when the newly formed company broadcast its first full-length play, generations of actors and producers have honed and perfected the craft of making Shakespeare to be heard.
The fresh and vibrant production brilliantly reflects those decades of experience. Fairy magic wreaks havoc amongst the lovers and midsummer madness takes over as they tread the delicate line between fantasy and reality.
The play is introduced by Richard Eyre, former Director of the Royal National Theatre, and the CD booklet includes a scene-by-scene synopsis, full character analysis, brief biographies of the leading actors and of Shakespeare himself. , as well as an essay from the producer on the interpretation of the play.
Revitalised, original and comprehensive - this is Shakespeare for the new millennium.
