Shakespeare in Prison

Synopsis

Radio programme reporting on prisoners at Queensland’s Borallon Correctional Centre, due to be closed, who are taking part in the Shakespeare prison project. Reporter Cathy Van Extel interviews participating inmates and talks to Rob Pensalfini, artistic director of the Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble.

Language

English (Australia)

Country

Australia; Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

16 Dec 2011 at 07:44 (Channel: ABC Radio National)

Duration

13 mins

Credits

Contributor

Cathy Van Extel; Rob Pensalfini

Additional Details

Theatre company

Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

prisoners; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Related items

Shakespeare in Prison

Notes

Notes

Available for download http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/breakfast/2011-12-16/3734476 (accessed 3/2012).

General

The Prison Project, started in 2006 under the name Arts in Community Enhancement is Australia’s first and only Prison Shakespeare project, and Australia’s only ongoing prison theatre program. It ran in Borallon Correctional Centre in 2006, 2009, 2010, and 2011. Borallon Correctional Centre is now closed, and the program is expected to move to the South-East Queensland Correctional Complex in 2012 or 2013. (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queensland_Shakespeare_Ensemble)

Reviews

Source: ABC Radio National programme information(accessed 2/2012).

Online Availability

Online URL

http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/breakfast/2011-12-16/3734476

Production Company

Name

Australian Broadcasting Corporation