Wealth and Power in Timon of Athens

Synopsis
This podcast is a collaboration between The Telegraph and the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC). In this edition, Ben Lawrence chairs a discussion with Simon Godwin and Dr Sarah Dustagheer about what Timon of Athens says about our current credit culture and how its cynical tone reflects the troubled state of early 17th-century England.
Series
Much Ado About Shakespeare
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Audio
Transmission details
7 Dec 2018
Duration
22:31

Credits

Contributor
Ben Lawrence; Sarah Dustagheer; Simon Godwin

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Timon of Athens
Subjects
Drama; Economics; Shakespeare
Keywords
capitalism; tragedy

Notes

Notes
The last episode of the series.

Online Availability

Online URL
https://muchadoaboutshakespeare.podcast.telegraph.co.uk/e/wealth-and-power-in-timon-of-athens/
Online format
Streamed/Download

Sponsor

Name

Royal Shakespeare Company

Web
https://www.rsc.org.uk External site opens in new window
Address
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Waterside
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
CV37 6BB

Publisher

Name

Telegraph, The

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Wealth and Power in Timon of Athens". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av78611 (Accessed 26 Dec 2024)