William Shakespeare: To Cancel or Not to Cancel? Sheilah Winn Funding Cut.

Synopsis

Radio broadcast. Coverage of the decision by the New Zealand government to cut its support for the annual secondary school Shakespeare Festival amid claims that the playwright’s work promotes a ‘canon of imperialism.'

Language

English

Country

New Zealand

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

17 Oct 2022

Duration

7 mins

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

English language and literature; History; Shakespeare

Keywords

New Zealand; Colonialism

Online Availability

Online URL

https://www.todayfm.co.nz/home/national/2022/10/william-shakespeare-to-cancel-or-not-to-cancel-sheilah-winn-funding-cut.html

Online format

Streamed/Download

Production Company

Name

Today FM