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Shakespeare in the #metoo Era (2019 Audio)

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The State of Things

Frank Stasio talks with director Rebecca Blum about her new production of Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure at Raleigh’s Little Theatre and its contemporary relevance. Also interviewed are actors...

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Challenging Shakespeare (2022 Video)

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Bard Explored

Recording of a panel discussion made as part of the annual Bard on the Beach festival in Canada, hosted by Bard’s Associate Artistic Director, Dean Paul Gibson. The panellists include Cherissa Richards,...

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All Hail, Macbeth! Thane of Cawdor! (2017 Radio, Video)

aka: BBC Schools Radio, Macbeth Episode 2

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Macbeth

Upon arriving at King Duncan’s camp, Macbeth is greeted by nobles who tell him that he is the new Thane of Cawdor. However, when King Duncan arrives, he reveals that his son Malcolm will be the heir to...

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Preparing for Battle (2017 Radio, Video)

aka: BBC Schools Radio, Macbeth Episode 7

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Macbeth

Lady Macbeth is so disturbed by events that she starts to walk in her sleep but Macbeth is dismissive of his wife’s anguish. Following the assurances of the Weird Sisters, Macbeth feels invincible....

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All Hail Macbeth! King of Scotland! (2017 Radio, Video)

aka: BBC Schools Radio, Macbeth Episode 4

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Macbeth

When Ducan’s body is discovered, Malcolm and Donalbain seek revenge for their father’s death. Macbeth beats them too it by revealing he has killed the servants who assassinated Duncan. The pinces sense...

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Something Wicked This Way Comes (2017 Radio, Video)

aka: BBC Schools Radio, Macbeth Episode 6

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Macbeth

Macbeth finds the Weird Sisters and much needed assurance when they reveal that he cannot be killed by ‘any man born of woman’. They also tell him that he should beware of Macduff and that he will be...

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Daggers for King Duncan (2017 Radio, Video)

aka: BBC Schools Radio, Macbeth Episode 3

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Macbeth

Having read about King Duncan’s pledge to make his son, Malcolm his heir, Lady Macbeth encourages her husband to grasp his destiny. A reluctant usurper, Macbeth manages to kill Duncan. After the deed is...

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A Trap for Banquo (2017 Radio, Video)

aka: BBC Schools Radio, Macbeth Episode 5

Series

Macbeth

The noble Lord Macduff is conspicuous by his absence from a banquet to celebrate Macbeth’s coronation. Plagued by guilt, Lady Macbeth becomes concerned that her husband has developed a tasted for ruthless...

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The Weird Sisters (2017 Radio, Video)

aka: BBC Schools Radio, Macbeth Episode 1

Series

Macbeth

In 11th century Scotland, Macbeth sees off a Norwegian invasion and sets of with his friend and fellow soldier, Banquo, to bring the good news to the King. On the way, they encounter three Weird Sisters...

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Courting the East (2007 Radio)

Series

Sunday Feature

Producer

Mark Richards

Radio feature. Author and historian Jerry Brotton investigates the history of relations between England and the Islamic world during the early modern period, a complex alliance that he finds dramatised in...

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