by William Shakespeare

(Presented by arrangement with Sydney W. Carroll and Lewis Schaverien)

Dramatis Persons: [see below]

Today's presentation of Shakespeare is unique in that it is the first broadcast of the brilliant company of West End actors now appearing at the Open Air Theatre, London's popular summer theatre in Regent's Park. Seldom have listeners a chance of hearing on the air such famous voices as those of Sir Nigel Playfair and John Drinkwater. One can say with truth that every member of the cast is an actor of distinction.

Of the women, Anna Neagle made a big hit in Stand Up and Sing at the London Hippodrome three years ago, and is a star of the British films; Iris Hoey, who is never without charm, is an actress of long experience in every type of play from Shakespeare to pantomime; and Margaretta Scott was under Sydney Carroll's management in The Streets of London at the Ambassador's in the Christmas season of 1932. She remained with him for the first season of the Open Air Theatre last year, and is again with him there this summer. She is featured in 'People You Hear' on page 6.

The Scenes are laid in Illyria: Orsino's Palace - The Sea Coast - Olivia's Garden

The Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park, is under the auspices of H.M. Office of Works

To be broadcast today at 17.30 (5.30)