Does Shakespeare Silence Women?

Synopsis

This podcast is a collaboration between The Telegraph and the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC). In this edition, Claire Allfree questions the role of women in Shakespeare and whether he gives them a voice. Does descending into madness make victims of Ophelia and Lady Macbeth? Why do Queen Anne and Princess Katherine go silent as soon as they are married? And what on earth should 21st-century audiences make of Katherina in The Taming of the Shrew? Joining Claire in the discussion are acclaimed actors Sylvestra le Touzel and Debbie Korley, and director Nancy Meckler.

Series

Much Ado About Shakespeare

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Audio

Transmission details

13 Aug 2018

Duration

32:35

Credits

Contributor

Claire Allfree; Debbie Korley; Nancy Meckler; Sylvestra Le Touzel

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama; Women’s studies; Shakespeare

Keywords

Elizabethan drama; women

Online Availability

Online URL

https://muchadoaboutshakespeare.podcast.telegraph.co.uk/e/shakespeare-8-does-shakespeare-silence-women/

Online format

Streamed/Download

Sponsor

Name

Royal Shakespeare Company

Web

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

Address

Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Waterside
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
CV37 6BB

Publisher

Name

Telegraph, The