SHAKESPEARE

Alternative title

To the Battle He Came

Synopsis

Actor and US Army veteren, William Wolfert sheds examines the spoken words of soldiers in Shakespeare’s texts in order to shed light on how war affects men and women who serve. This exploration is the heart of his one man show "Cry Havoc" and the specialist acting classes he provides for veterens to help them to adjust to normal life.

Series

Shakespeare Unlimited

Language

English (United States)

Country

Great Britain; United States

Medium

Audio

Year of release

2017

Transmission details

5 Sep 2017

Duration

36 mins

Credits

Producer

Richard Paul

Editor

Esther Ferington; Gail Kern Paster

Contributor

Barbara Bogaev; Michael Whitmore

Cast

Stephan Wolfert

Additional Details

Subjects

Psychiatry; Social sciences; Shakespeare

Keywords

armed forces; Caesar, Julius; Civilians; mental disorders; mental health; Richard III; war; war injuries; Henry V; Macbeth, King of Scots (b? -1057); Othello (character)

Notes

Notes

Episode 81 in "Shakespeare Unlimited" - a series of podcasts about Shakespeare in the world.

Online Availability

Online URL

https://www.folger.edu/shakespeare-unlimited/war-stephan-wolfert

Online format

Streamed

Production Company

Name

Folger Shakespeare Library

Email

reference@folger.edu

Web

http://www.folger.edu External site opens in new window

Phone

(202) 544 4600

Fax

(202) 544 4623

Address

201 East Capitol Street, SE
Washington
DC 20003
USA