When Did Shakespeare Go to London?

Synopsis
A ten-part podcast series, presented by Jennifer Reid, from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, exploring some of the most frequently asked questions about Shakespeare’s life. There are some lost years in Shakespeare’s life, one of which is the period from around 1585 until 1592 when the first reference to him as a playwright appears in print. In this episode guests Professors Michael Dobson and Stanley Wells, Dr Elizabeth Dollimore, Dr Anjna Chouhan, Dr Tara Hamling and Dr Madeleine Cox talk about the myths and stories that are told around why Shakespeare went to London and where he might have stayed.
Series
Let’s Talk Shakespeare
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Audio
Recording date
2015
Duration
20 mins

Credits

Contributor
Anjna Chouhan; Elizabeth Dollimore; Jennifer Reid; Madeleine Cox; Michael Dobson; Stanley Wells; Tara Hamling

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
biographies; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
https://itunes.apple.com/ai/podcast/shakespeare-birthplace-trust/id1049736462 (accessed 6/2016).
General
The podcasts were posted between 9 November 2015 and 11 January 2016 and are of 20-40 minutes duration.

Online Availability

Online URL
https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/explore-shakespeare/podcast/when-did-shakespeare-go-london/
Online format
Streamed/Download

Production Company

Name

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

Email
info@shakespeare.org.uk
Web
https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/ External site opens in new window
Phone
01789 204016
Address
The Shakespeare Centre
Henley Street
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
CV37 6QW

Distributor

Name

iTunes

Web
http://www.OfficiaIiTunes.com External site opens in new window

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "When Did Shakespeare Go to London?". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av77228 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)