Shakespeare in Prison

Synopsis
Radio programme reporting on prisoners at Queensland’s Borallon Correctional Centre, due to be closed, who are taking part in the Shakespeare prison project. Reporter Cathy Van Extel interviews participating inmates and talks to Rob Pensalfini, artistic director of the Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble.
Language
English (Australia)
Country
Australia; Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
16 Dec 2011 at 07:44 (Channel: ABC Radio National)
Duration
13 mins

Credits

Contributor
Cathy Van Extel; Rob Pensalfini

Additional Details

Theatre company
Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble
Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
prisoners; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Related items
Shakespeare in Prison

Notes

Notes
Available for download http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/breakfast/2011-12-16/3734476 (accessed 3/2012).
General
The Prison Project, started in 2006 under the name Arts in Community Enhancement is Australia’s first and only Prison Shakespeare project, and Australia’s only ongoing prison theatre program. It ran in Borallon Correctional Centre in 2006, 2009, 2010, and 2011. Borallon Correctional Centre is now closed, and the program is expected to move to the South-East Queensland Correctional Complex in 2012 or 2013. (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queensland_Shakespeare_Ensemble)
Reviews
Source: ABC Radio National programme information(accessed 2/2012).

Online Availability

Online URL
http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/breakfast/2011-12-16/3734476

Production Company

Name

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Shakespeare in Prison". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av73916 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)