Wealth and Power in Timon of Athens

Synopsis

This podcast is a collaboration between The Telegraph and the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC). In this edition, Ben Lawrence chairs a discussion with Simon Godwin and Dr Sarah Dustagheer about what Timon of Athens says about our current credit culture and how its cynical tone reflects the troubled state of early 17th-century England.

Series

Much Ado About Shakespeare

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Audio

Transmission details

7 Dec 2018

Duration

22:31

Credits

Contributor

Ben Lawrence; Sarah Dustagheer; Simon Godwin

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Timon of Athens

Subjects

Drama; Economics; Shakespeare

Keywords

capitalism; tragedy

Notes

Notes

The last episode of the series.

Online Availability

Online URL

https://muchadoaboutshakespeare.podcast.telegraph.co.uk/e/wealth-and-power-in-timon-of-athens/

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