Stand Up for Bastards

Alternative title
Episode 2
Synopsis
Part two of a radio podcast serialisation of Shakespeare’s tragedy relocated to modern day San Francisco, adapted into modern English verse by Marcus Gardley and directed by Eric Ting. Part of the ‘Play On Shakespeare’ project to create more contemporary and accessible versions of the texts for performance.

2. Edmund conspires to bring about his brother Edgar’s downfall while Kent, disguised as Caius, returns to Goneril’s house. The Fool berates Lear for his poor treatment of Cordelia, something the King now says he regrets.
Series
Play on Podcasts: King Lear
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
18 Feb 2022
Duration
33 mins

Credits

Director
Eric Ting
Producer
Catherine Eaton
Music
Lindsay Jones
Sound Design
Lindsay Jones
Adaptor for Radio
Marcus Gardley
Cast
Keith DavidLear
Francesca Fernandez McKenzieCordelia
Bernard WhiteEarl of Gloucester
Aldo BillingsleaFool
Daniel Jose MolinaEdgar, later disguised as Tom o’Bedlam
Amy Kim WaschkeRegan
Christiana ClarkEarl of Kent
Daniel Jose MolinaDuke of Burgundy
Gina DanielsGoneril
J.D. MollisonDuke of Albany
J.D. MollisonDoctor
Lance GardnerKing of France
Lance GardnerOswald
Rex YoungDuke of Cornwall
Tramell TillmanEdmund

Additional Details

Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Historical period
Contemporary
Plays
King Lear
Subjects
Drama; Shakespeare

Notes

Notes
The homepage also includes additional podcasts with cast and crew interviews.

Online Availability

Online URL
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stand-up-for-bastards/id1561429994?i=1000551494321
Online format
Streamed/Download

Production Company

Name

Next Chapter Podcasts

Web
https://ncpodcasts.com/playonpodcast External site opens in new window

Sponsor

Name

Play On Shakespeare

Email
info@playonshakespeare.org
Web
https://playonshakespeare.org/ External site opens in new window
Phone
(541) 846 8466
Address
PO Box 955
Ashland, OR
97520
USA

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Stand Up for Bastards". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av79732 (Accessed 06 Oct 2024)