Sweet Mr. Shakespeare (1976)

Created by Richard Digby Day

Sweet Mr. Shakespeare was a week long celebration of William Shakespeare with readings and recitals from some of Britain's best actors and musicians. Dame Judi Dench among others read pieces titled 'The First Foilio, 1623' and 'Anecdotes of Shakespeare'.

The cast

Judi Dench

Reader

Penelope Keith DBE

Reader

Anthony Sharp

Reader

John Humphry

Reader

Frank Barrie

Reader

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Philippa Gail

Reader

Bridget Bartlam

Mezzo-Soprano

Michael Jessett

Guitar and Lute

Creative team

Richard Digby Day

Director

Lighting Designer

Bob Richens

Programmes and Marketing

About Our Heritage

The award-winning Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre is a London landmark – a firm fixture of summer in the city, providing a cultural hub in the beautiful surroundings of a Royal Park.

This digital archive gives access to the theatre’s rich history for the first time. With over 80 years and 300 productions to cover, this archive will be added to as resources become available.

With thanks to The JCL Trust, the founding sponsor of the Open Air Theatre Heritage Project.

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