Elizabeth Rex

Synopsis

Audio recording of Timothy Findlay’s play. Queen Elizabeth condemns her lover, the Earl of Essex, to death for treason. On the eve of his death in 1601, a tormented Elizabeth seeks distraction and calls on William Shakespeare and his players to perform a comedy, Much Ado About Nothing. After the play has ended she joins the company, and as the players remove their costumes stripping away illusion, Elizabeth confronts her own torment. On the eve of his own death in 1616 Shakespeare remembers the confrontation and mourns the play he never wrote.

Series

Cbc Stratford Festival Reading

Language

English

Country

Canada

Medium

Audio

Year of release

2001

Availability

Out of distribution (11/2008)

Keywords

history of the 16th century; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Queen Elizabeth I; Stratford (Ontario) Shakespeare Festival

Credits

Writer

Timothy Findley

Cast

Diane D’Aquila

Production Company

Name

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Online Retailer

Name

amazon.ca