The Monday Play | A Midsummer Night’s Dream

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

A radio adaptation of Shakespeare’s play, produced and directed by David Spenser. The music is performed by the Trinity Boy’s Choir.

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  • Type: Plays
  • Channel: BBC Radio 4
  • Duration: 2'37'59''
  • Broadcast date: 1983
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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