Cyrano De Bergerac *s Kenneth Branagh
By Edmond Rostand in Anthony Burgess's verse translation. Set in 17th-century France, the drama finds Cyrano acting as dashing Gascon soldier Christian de Neuvillette's ghost-writer, pouring out exquisite love poems to win Roxane's heart. Adapted for radio by John Tydeman. Producer: Nicolas Soames Directer: David Timson Cyrano de Bergerac: Kenneth Branagh Roxane: Jodhi May Christian de Neuvillette: Tom Hiddleston De Guiche: John Shrapnel Rageuneau: Jimmy Yuill Montfleury: Stephen Critchlow Bellerose/Capuc: Hugh Dickson Le Bret: Gerard Horan Carbon/Cuigy: John McAndrew Ligniere: Steve Hodson Duenna/Marthe: Frances Jeater. Mother Superior: Susan Jameson. Sister Claire: Joannah Tincey Valvert: Oliver Le Sueur Drama on 3: Cyrano de Bergerac Sunday 23rd March 2008, 20:00 on BBC Radio 3 Cyrano de Bergerac is, perhaps, the greatest classic romance. Set in 17th century France, it features the eponymous poet-swordsman with a misshapen nose but abundant panache who falls hopelessly in love with the beautiful Roxane. She, alas, loves another, the dashing Gascon soldier Christian de Neuvillette and Cyrano finds himself acting as the young suitor's ghost writer, pouring out exquisite love poems to win the day. This production uses Anthony Burgess's fine verse translation of Rostand's ever-popular play. Cyrano is played by Kenneth Branagh, Roxane by Jodhi May and Christian by Tom Hiddleston. They make the most not only of the passion and poetry and the famously moving conclusion, but also the humour which threads through the play.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
Chapters
| Cyrano de Bergerac | 2:11:35 |
Reviews
Mayven C
Kenneth Branagh is one of this world's treasures that has never been or ever will be again
Fine story
A LibriVox Listener
Excellent. I have always liked the story, and this production does not disappoint.
Achingly Beautiful
Carl von Strauss
There were multiple passages where I couldn't help pacing around the room in an agony of tortured suspense. And the sheer radiance of the language - I was shocked to discover afterward that it was a mere translation of the source material. I mean, this is some of the purest poetry I've ever been blessed to discover - a positive revelation: not a whit beneath Shakespeare! (And I adore Shakespeare, believe me.)
wonderful adaptation of the story!
Luna
one of the BEST love stories of all time! what a great job by the actors!
CYRANO DE BERGERAC
IZON SEKATA
Fine production, some of Burgess' verse is beautiful
AndiePanda09
Just like watching a movie in my head. Magnificent
Not my cup of tea.
James Lamson
I enjoy the performances, but I'm cutting out early, I don't find the story compelling. But that's just me.