Learning on ScreenTo Prison, Eyes; Ne’Er Look on Liberty
- Alternative title
- Episode 115
- Synopsis
- British Radio host Simon Mayo talks to Barbara Bogaev about his novel, Mad Blood Stirring, which is based on the true story of England’s first all-black production of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, performed by American inmates segregated at Dartmoor prison during the war of 1812.
- Series
- Shakespeare Unlimited
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Medium
- Audio
- Transmission details
- 19 Feb 2019
- Duration
- 31 mins
Credits
- Producer
- Garland Scott; Richard Paul
- Editor
- Esther Ferington; Gail Kern Paster
- Contributor
- Barbara Bogaev; Simon Mayo
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Plays
- Romeo and Juliet
- Subjects
- Drama; Shakespeare
- Keywords
- acting; prisons
Notes
- Notes
- Episode 115 of Shakespeare Unlimited. The website also offers a transcript of the podcast.
Online Availability
- Online URL
- https://www.folger.edu/shakespeare-unlimited/simon-mayo-mad-blood-stirring
- Online format
- Streamed/Download
Production Company
- Name
Folger Shakespeare Library
- reference@folger.edu
- Web
- http://www.folger.edu External site opens in new window
- Phone
- (202) 544 4600
- Fax
- (202) 544 4623
- Address
- 201 East Capitol Street, SE
Washington
DC 20003
USA
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