Astor Place Riots, The

Synopsis

Radio documentary about one of the bloodiest riots in New York’s history that took its toll during a performance of Macbeth at the Astor Place Opera House, New York, on May 10, 1849. Tim Pigott-Smith traces the events leading up to the riot and examines what part the rivalry between actors William Macready and Edwin Forrest had to play in this violent explosion of class antagonisms.

Series

Sunday Feature

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Subjects

History

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Astor Place Riots

Credits

Producer

Merilyn Harris

Contributor

Tim Pigott-Smith

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email

listening@bl.uk

Web

http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7412 7676

Fax

020 7412 7441

Address

96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB