Ghosts, vengeance, and sweeping romance; ambitious characters on obsessive paths, resentments that lead to sword fights; terrifying storms, brutal leaders, and death: elements of Shakespearean tragedy? Or of beloved Canadian show Slings and Arrows, where, over three seasons, a collection of theatre artists at the fictional New Burbage Theatre Festival wrestle with Shakespeare and Shakespearean themes. Our podcast looks at the creation and legacy of this beloved show, investigating how it was made, and the characters and themes that make it still resonate today.
https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/
episode 9: Paul Gross "Geoffrey Tennant"- Part 1
Paul Gross, Geoffrey Tennant himself, joins us in a wide-ranging interview where we chat about playing King Lear at the Stratford Festival, Shakespearian text, and losing your mind. As an acclaimed actor and director, Paul had lots of insight to share about performing on stage and screen.
https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/WhatsOn/PlaysAndEvents/Production/King-Lear
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