Is Shakespeare American?

Synopsis

Podcast hosted by Barry Edelstein that explores Shakespeare outside of the theatre. In this edition he looks at the rivalry between Irish-English actor Charles Macready and American actor Edwin Forrest and how their competing productions of Macbeth led in 1849 to a riot in New York that left 22 people dead.

Series

Where There’s a Will: Finding Shakespeare

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Audio

Transmission details

10 Nov 2022

Duration

36 mins

Credits

Cast

Barry Edelstein

Host

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Macbeth

Subjects

Drama; History; Shakespeare

Keywords

cultural identity

Online Availability

Online URL

https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/where-theres-a-will-finding-shakespeare/is-shakespeare-american

Online format

Streamed/Download

Distributor

Name

Pushkin

Email

info@pushkin.fm

Web

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