Power and Appeal of Shakespeare, The
- Synopsis
- Episode of the Australian TV discussion programme, Q+A. This edition, broadcast live from Sydney, takes questions from students on cultural questions relating and asks the panel to respond. Hosted by Stan Grant, this edition discusses Shakespeare’s place in the history of drama and his relevance today in the age of social media and ‘cancel culture’. Panellists include: John Bell (Founding Artistic Director of Bell Shakespeare); Nakkiah Lui (writer, actor, director); Paul McDermott (entertainer); Bri Lee (author, academic and activist); Tim Dean (philosopher and author). The programme ends with a performance by Zahra Newman of Scene 2 from Act 3 of Julius Caesar.
- Series
- Q+a
- Language
- English
- Country
- Australia
- Medium
- Television
- Transmission details
- 28 Oct 2021 at 20:30 (Channel: ABC1 (Australia))
- Duration
- 63 mins
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Subjects
- Drama; English language and literature; History; Shakespeare
Notes
- Notes
- The website includes a full transcript.
Online Availability
- Online URL
- https://www.abc.net.au/qanda/2021-28-10/13596856
- Online format
- Streamed
Production Company
- Name
ABC Australia
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Power and Appeal of Shakespeare, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av79608 (Accessed 20 Sep 2024)