Macbeth and the Gunpowder Plot of 1606

Synopsis

Recording of an online event held using Zoom in which Erin Sloan and guests (including Dr Jim Horne, Barbara Zahora and Tyler Madeley) explore how the gunpowder plot of 1605 may have influenced Shakespeare when he wrote Macbeth. Introduced by Peter Garino, the presentation is followed by a Q&A.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Video

Recording date

19 Feb 2021

Duration

118 mins

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Macbeth

Subjects

History; Shakespeare

Notes

Notes

The recording begins with an apology for the title typo as it should read 1605.

Online Availability

Online URL

https://youtu.be/ktX2H2Iqbq8

Sponsor

Name

Shakespeare Project of Chicago

Distributor

Name

YouTube

Web

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