Lean and Slippered Pantaloon, The: A World Too Wide

Synopsis

Radio series in which contemporary writers reflect on the theme of Jaques’s ‘Seven Ages of Man’ speech in the form of dramatic monologues. In the sixth episode, John Banville meditates on ‘The Lean and Slippered Pantaloon’. Niall Tobín stars as the ageing Shakespeare actor, who plays Touchstone in As You Like It. He is infatuated with the younger leading actress, something that leads to ridicule. The programme is introduced by the author.

Series

Seven Ages of Man, The

Language

English

Country

Ireland

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

8 Feb 2005 at 19:02 (Channel: RTE Radio 1)

Duration

28 mins

Credits

Producer

Cathryn Brennan

Writer

John Banville

Contributor

John Banville

Cast

Niall Tobin

Additional Details

Production type

Other

Plays

As You Like It

Keywords

actors; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

General

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History

Broadcast in the Tuesday Play slot on RTE Radio 1.

Reviews

Source: RTE Radio 1 Programme information

Production Company

Name

RTE