Was Shakespeare Gay?

Synopsis

A ten-part podcast series, presented by Jennifer Reid, from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, exploring some of the most frequently asked questions about Shakespeare’s life. This episode discusses the nature of friendship, sexuality and self-identification in Shakespeare’s time and looks at evidence from the texts, in particular the sonnets. Guests are Michael Dobson, Gregory Doran and Stanley Wells.

Series

Let’s Talk Shakespeare

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Notes

https://itunes.apple.com/ai/podcast/shakespeare-birthplace-trust/id1049736462 (accessed 6/2016).

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

biographies; homosexuality; sexuality; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Online availability

URI

https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/explore-shakespeare/podcast/was-shakespeare-gay/

Delivery

Streamed/Download

Credits

Contributor

Gregory Doran; Jennifer Reid; Michael Dobson; Stanley Wells

Production Company

Name

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

Email

info@shakespeare.org.uk

Web

https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/ External site opens in new window

Phone

01789 204016

Address

The Shakespeare Centre
Henley Street
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
CV37 6QW

Distributor

Name

iTunes

Web

http://www.OfficiaIiTunes.com External site opens in new window