The Radio Plays of Henry Reed

Henry Reed's radio plays. Links to production credits, encyclopedia articles, book excerpts, and other works providing details for Reed's radio drama and stage adaptations.

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The Advertisement

The Advertisement:

Credits for a 1972 production of Reed's translation of The Advertisement, with a excerpt from Ginzburg's On Writing for the Theatre. External link.

Contemporary Authors:

This encyclopedic entry has a short biography of Reed, and a bibliography which includes an extensive list of his radio dramas.

Contemporary Poets:

Poet Elizabeth Jennings' analysis of Reed's poetry, with a brief biography and a lengthy bibliography.

The Daily Telegraph (London):

Reed's obituary in the Telegraph.

Timeline of Henry Reed's Life:

Major events in Reed's life listed by year, including his publications, travels, and productions of his radio plays and translations.

The Times (London), Dec. 1986:

Reed's obituary, and notice of memorial funeral service.

Who's Who 1987-1988:

Reed himself contributed the abbreviated information for his entry in Who's Who.

The Burnt Flower-Bed

Contemporary Authors:

This encyclopedic entry has a short biography of Reed, and a bibliography which includes an extensive list of his radio dramas.

Contemporary Poets:

Poet Elizabeth Jennings' analysis of Reed's poetry, with a brief biography and a lengthy bibliography.

Foreword to Three Plays by Ugo Betti:

Reed's 'brief non-critical account of Betti's progress through his quarter-century of playwriting,' with some biographical details of the Italian poet and author.

Timeline of Henry Reed's Life:

Major events in Reed's life listed by year, including his publications, travels, and productions of his radio plays and translations.

A By-Election in the Nineties

British Radio Drama:

"The Radio Plays of Henry Reed," a chapter by Roger Savage, detailing Reed's comedic and dramatic work for the BBC, with a bibliography of his plays.

Corruption in the Palace of Justice

Contemporary Authors:

This encyclopedic entry has a short biography of Reed, and a bibliography which includes an extensive list of his radio dramas.

Contemporary Poets:

Poet Elizabeth Jennings' analysis of Reed's poetry, with a brief biography and a lengthy bibliography.

Timeline of Henry Reed's Life:

Major events in Reed's life listed by year, including his publications, travels, and productions of his radio plays and translations.

Crime on Goat Island

Contemporary Authors:

This encyclopedic entry has a short biography of Reed, and a bibliography which includes an extensive list of his radio dramas.

Crime on Goat Island:

Details of a 1965 Tower Theatre production of Reed's translation of Ugo Betti's play. External link.

The Dictionary of Literary Biography:

Douglas Cleverdon's biographical note, focusing on Reed's radio drama, with a brief bibliography.

Production Credits for Island of Goats:

Credits for the 1955 New York production of Reed's translation of Ugo Betti's Crime on Goat Island. External link.

Timeline of Henry Reed's Life:

Major events in Reed's life listed by year, including his publications, travels, and productions of his radio plays and translations.

Who's Who 1987-1988:

Reed himself contributed the abbreviated information for his entry in Who's Who.

Emily Butter

British Radio Drama:

"The Radio Plays of Henry Reed," a chapter by Roger Savage, detailing Reed's comedic and dramatic work for the BBC, with a bibliography of his plays.

Emily Butter:

Cast and production notes for Reed's operatic radio play, Emily Butter. External link.

The Guardian (Manchester), Nov. 1971:

An excellent interview with Reed, for a retrospective of the Hilda Tablet series of radio plays.

Henry Reed Radio Drama:

Short summaries of the seven Hilda Tablet plays, including broadcast dates, music and casting information. External Link.

The Hilda Tablet Plays:

An introduction to the seven-part cycle of radio plays written by Reed for the BBC between 1953 and 1959. External link.

The Independent (London):

Obituary written by Reed's friend and colleague, Douglas Cleverdon.

The Great Desire I Had

The Dictionary of Literary Biography:

Douglas Cleverdon's biographical note, focusing on Reed's radio drama, with a brief bibliography.

Foreword to The Streets of Pompeii:

Reed's foreword to his collection of radio drama The Streets of Pompeii and Other Plays for Radio.

The Independent (London):

Obituary written by Reed's friend and colleague, Douglas Cleverdon.

A Hedge, Backwards

British Radio Drama:

"The Radio Plays of Henry Reed," a chapter by Roger Savage, detailing Reed's comedic and dramatic work for the BBC, with a bibliography of his plays.

Dedication to Hilda Tablet and Others:

Dedicatory letter to George D. Painter in the collection Hilda Tablet and Others.

The Guardian (Manchester), Nov. 1971:

An excellent interview with Reed, for a retrospective of the Hilda Tablet series of radio plays.

A Hedge, Backwards:

Cast and production notes for Reed's radio play A Hedge, Backwards. External link.

Henry Reed Radio Drama:

Short summaries of the seven Hilda Tablet plays, including broadcast dates, music and casting information. External Link.

The Hilda Tablet Plays:

An introduction to the seven-part cycle of radio plays written by Reed for the BBC between 1953 and 1959. External link.

Moby Dick

Contemporary Authors:

This encyclopedic entry has a short biography of Reed, and a bibliography which includes an extensive list of his radio dramas.

The Daily Telegraph (London):

Reed's obituary in the Telegraph.

Delta Democrat-Times:

In her review of the American edition of Reed's first volume of poems, Karsell says 'each line in the collection has been cut and finished with precision. One believes that no other form or words could have been used.'

The Dictionary of National Biography:

A biography of Reed by poet Jon Stallworthy, with comments on the poems, radio plays, and translations.

The Guardian (Manchester), Dec. 1986:

Richard Boston's obituary for Reed remembers him as the playwright and the poet.

The Guardian (Manchester), Nov. 1971:

An excellent interview with Reed, for a retrospective of the Hilda Tablet series of radio plays.

The Independent (London):

Obituary written by Reed's friend and colleague, Douglas Cleverdon.

Modern British Poetry:

A brief biography outlining Reed's radio plays, poetry, and translations.

The Oxford Companion:

A short, but admirably thorough biography of Reed, focusing on the Lessons of the War, but also touching on the translations and radio plays.

Poetry:

A short, 50-word description for the newly-published American edition of Reed's A Map of Verona.

Preface to Moby Dick: A Play for Radio:

Reed's preface to his adaptation of Melville's novel for BBC radio.

The Times (London), Dec. 1986:

Reed's obituary, and notice of memorial funeral service.

Who's Who 1987-1988:

Reed himself contributed the abbreviated information for his entry in Who's Who.

World Authors 1950-1970:

Biography of Reed, with commentary on his major works and a short bibliography.

The Monument

British Radio Drama:

"The Radio Plays of Henry Reed," a chapter by Roger Savage, detailing Reed's comedic and dramatic work for the BBC, with a bibliography of his plays.

The Dictionary of Literary Biography:

Douglas Cleverdon's biographical note, focusing on Reed's radio drama, with a brief bibliography.

The Dictionary of National Biography:

A biography of Reed by poet Jon Stallworthy, with comments on the poems, radio plays, and translations.

Foreword to The Streets of Pompeii:

Reed's foreword to his collection of radio drama The Streets of Pompeii and Other Plays for Radio.

The Independent (London):

Obituary written by Reed's friend and colleague, Douglas Cleverdon.

Musique Discrète

Musique Discrète:

Cast and production credits for Reed's play Musique Discrète. External link.

Not a Drum Was Heard

British Radio Drama:

"The Radio Plays of Henry Reed," a chapter by Roger Savage, detailing Reed's comedic and dramatic work for the BBC, with a bibliography of his plays.

The Guardian (Manchester), Dec. 1986:

Richard Boston's obituary for Reed remembers him as the playwright and the poet.

The Guardian (Manchester), Nov. 1971:

An excellent interview with Reed, for a retrospective of the Hilda Tablet series of radio plays.

Henry Reed Radio Drama:

Short summaries of the seven Hilda Tablet plays, including broadcast dates, music and casting information. External Link.

The Hilda Tablet Plays:

An introduction to the seven-part cycle of radio plays written by Reed for the BBC between 1953 and 1959. External link.

Not a Drum Was Heard:

Cast and production notes for Reed's radio play Not a Drum Was Heard: The War Memoirs of General Gland. External link.

The Primal Scene, As It Were

British Radio Drama:

"The Radio Plays of Henry Reed," a chapter by Roger Savage, detailing Reed's comedic and dramatic work for the BBC, with a bibliography of his plays.

Dedication to Hilda Tablet and Others:

Dedicatory letter to George D. Painter in the collection Hilda Tablet and Others.

Henry Reed Radio Drama:

Short summaries of the seven Hilda Tablet plays, including broadcast dates, music and casting information. External Link.

The Hilda Tablet Plays:

An introduction to the seven-part cycle of radio plays written by Reed for the BBC between 1953 and 1959. External link.

The Primal Scene, As It Were:

Cast and production notes for Reed's radio play The Primal Scene, As It Were. External link.

The Private Life of Hilda Tablet

British Radio Drama:

"The Radio Plays of Henry Reed," a chapter by Roger Savage, detailing Reed's comedic and dramatic work for the BBC, with a bibliography of his plays.

Dedication to Hilda Tablet and Others:

Dedicatory letter to George D. Painter in the collection Hilda Tablet and Others.

The Dictionary of National Biography:

A biography of Reed by poet Jon Stallworthy, with comments on the poems, radio plays, and translations.

The Guardian (Manchester), Dec. 1986:

Richard Boston's obituary for Reed remembers him as the playwright and the poet.

Henry Reed Radio Drama:

Short summaries of the seven Hilda Tablet plays, including broadcast dates, music and casting information. External Link.

The Hilda Tablet Plays:

An introduction to the seven-part cycle of radio plays written by Reed for the BBC between 1953 and 1959. External link.

The Independent (London):

Obituary written by Reed's friend and colleague, Douglas Cleverdon.

Literature:

A short review of Reed's two collections of plays issued by the BBC: The Streets of Pompeii and Other Plays for Radio, and Hilda Tablet and Others: Four Pieces for Radio.

PN Review:

This 1992 review of the Collected Poems portrays Reed as an anachronism whose later work could never compare to his 'outstanding' earlier poems.

The Private Life of Hilda Tablet:

Cast and production notes for Reed's radio play The Private Life of Hilda Tablet. External link.

The Times (London), Aug. 1960:

A "biographic" piece from the London Times concerning the grande dame's opinions on music, casting, and composing. External link.

World Authors 1950-1970:

Biography of Reed, with commentary on his major works and a short bibliography.

Pytheas

The Independent (London):

Obituary written by Reed's friend and colleague, Douglas Cleverdon.

The Queen and the Rebels

Foreword to Three Plays by Ugo Betti:

Reed's 'brief non-critical account of Betti's progress through his quarter-century of playwriting,' with some biographical details of the Italian poet and author.

Production Credits for The Queen and the Rebels:

Credits for the 1982 New York production of Reed's translation of Ugo Betti's The Queen and the Rebels. External link.

The Queen and the Rebels:

Credits for the 1982 New York production of Reed's translation of Ugo Betti's The Queen and the Rebels.

Timeline of Henry Reed's Life:

Major events in Reed's life listed by year, including his publications, travels, and productions of his radio plays and translations.

Return to Naples

The Dictionary of National Biography:

A biography of Reed by poet Jon Stallworthy, with comments on the poems, radio plays, and translations.

Foreword to The Streets of Pompeii:

Reed's foreword to his collection of radio drama The Streets of Pompeii and Other Plays for Radio.

The Independent (London):

Obituary written by Reed's friend and colleague, Douglas Cleverdon.

World Authors 1950-1970:

Biography of Reed, with commentary on his major works and a short bibliography.

The Streets of Pompeii

The Dictionary of Literary Biography:

Douglas Cleverdon's biographical note, focusing on Reed's radio drama, with a brief bibliography.

The Dictionary of National Biography:

A biography of Reed by poet Jon Stallworthy, with comments on the poems, radio plays, and translations.

Foreword to The Streets of Pompeii:

Reed's foreword to his collection of radio drama The Streets of Pompeii and Other Plays for Radio.

The Guardian (Manchester), Nov. 1971:

An excellent interview with Reed, for a retrospective of the Hilda Tablet series of radio plays.

The Independent (London):

Obituary written by Reed's friend and colleague, Douglas Cleverdon.

Literature:

A short review of Reed's two collections of plays issued by the BBC: The Streets of Pompeii and Other Plays for Radio, and Hilda Tablet and Others: Four Pieces for Radio.

World Authors 1950-1970:

Biography of Reed, with commentary on his major works and a short bibliography.

Summertime

British Radio Drama:

"The Radio Plays of Henry Reed," a chapter by Roger Savage, detailing Reed's comedic and dramatic work for the BBC, with a bibliography of his plays.

Contemporary Authors:

This encyclopedic entry has a short biography of Reed, and a bibliography which includes an extensive list of his radio dramas.

Contemporary Poets:

Poet Elizabeth Jennings' analysis of Reed's poetry, with a brief biography and a lengthy bibliography.

Foreword to Three Plays by Ugo Betti:

Reed's 'brief non-critical account of Betti's progress through his quarter-century of playwriting,' with some biographical details of the Italian poet and author.

The Unblest

The Dictionary of Literary Biography:

Douglas Cleverdon's biographical note, focusing on Reed's radio drama, with a brief bibliography.

The Dictionary of National Biography:

A biography of Reed by poet Jon Stallworthy, with comments on the poems, radio plays, and translations.

Foreword to The Streets of Pompeii:

Reed's foreword to his collection of radio drama The Streets of Pompeii and Other Plays for Radio.

The Independent (London):

Obituary written by Reed's friend and colleague, Douglas Cleverdon.

A Very Great Man Indeed

British Radio Drama:

"The Radio Plays of Henry Reed," a chapter by Roger Savage, detailing Reed's comedic and dramatic work for the BBC, with a bibliography of his plays.

Dedication to Hilda Tablet and Others:

Dedicatory letter to George D. Painter in the collection Hilda Tablet and Others.

The Dictionary of National Biography:

A biography of Reed by poet Jon Stallworthy, with comments on the poems, radio plays, and translations.

The Guardian (Manchester), Dec. 1986:

Richard Boston's obituary for Reed remembers him as the playwright and the poet.

The Guardian (Manchester), Nov. 1971:

An excellent interview with Reed, for a retrospective of the Hilda Tablet series of radio plays.

Henry Reed Radio Drama:

Short summaries of the seven Hilda Tablet plays, including broadcast dates, music and casting information. External Link.

The Hilda Tablet Plays:

An introduction to the seven-part cycle of radio plays written by Reed for the BBC between 1953 and 1959. External link.

The Oxford Companion:

A short, but admirably thorough biography of Reed, focusing on the Lessons of the War, but also touching on the translations and radio plays.

A Very Great Man Indeed:

Cast and production credits for Reed's play A Very Great Man Indeed. External link.

Vincenzo

The Dictionary of Literary Biography:

Douglas Cleverdon's biographical note, focusing on Reed's radio drama, with a brief bibliography.

Foreword to The Streets of Pompeii:

Reed's foreword to his collection of radio drama The Streets of Pompeii and Other Plays for Radio.

The Independent (London):

Obituary written by Reed's friend and colleague, Douglas Cleverdon.