Herbal Bed, The

Synopsis: A video recording of the play by Peter Whelan commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company. The play is set in 1613 and is concerned with Susannah, daughter of William Shakespeare, who is accused of adultery with Rafe Smith. Her husband, Dr John Hall, is suspicious of their relationship, but stands up for his wife when she takes her accuser to court for slander.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Recording date: 9 Jan 1997
Duration: 150 mins

Notes: The play was also recorded on a single, fixed camera, by the Royal Shakespeare Company at The Other Place in 1996. The V&A Theatre & Performance Collections, National Video Archive of Performance recording may also be viewed at the Shakespeare Centre.
History: Evening performance recorded.
Reviews: Billington, Michael. The Guardian 24 May 1996.

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