Shakespeare and War

Alternative title: To the Battle He Came
Synopsis: Actor and US Army veteren, William Wolfert sheds examines the spoken words of soldiers in Shakespeare’s texts in order to shed light on how war affects men and women who serve. This exploration is the heart of his one man show "Cry Havoc" and the specialist acting classes he provides for veterens to help them to adjust to normal life.
Series: Shakespeare Unlimited
Language: English (United States)
Country: Great Britain; United States
Medium: Audio
Year of release: 2017
Notes: Episode 81 in "Shakespeare Unlimited" - a series of podcasts about Shakespeare in the world.
Subjects: Psychiatry; Social sciences; Shakespeare
Keywords: armed forces; Caesar, Julius; Civilians; mental disorders; mental health; Richard III; war; war injuries; Henry V; Macbeth, King of Scots (b? -1057); Othello (character)