We return to the War of the Roses with this 201 dive into 1 Henry VI, a history play that even Jess likes. We learn all about the real St. Joan of Arc and how her story and image got twisted to conform to English propaganda and the patriarchy (eye roll), and Aubrey illuminates the moment between Margaret and Suffolk in act 5 that demands to be delivered to no one but the audience. We also Keep Up with the Queen’s Men and give you a quick and dirty summary of George Peele’s The Old Wife’s Tale (which may or may not be the most underrated comedy of its time). Slight microphone issues aside, we hope you enjoy the episode.
Here’s what we recommended in this week’s Happy Hour feature:
Games for Actors and Non-Actors by Augusto Boal
Brandy C. Williams’s #ShakeRace syllabus
Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory
Help flip the senate! Go to warnockforgeorgia.com and electjon.com to learn more about the runoff elections in Georgia this coming January!
Here’s what we featured in our ShakesBubble Gossip segments:
Here are some ways to get your digital 1 Henry VI fix:
The Show Must Go Online from earlier this year
2013 Globe version available to rent on the Globe Player
1983 production available on Amaz*n
Digital Theatre + (check with your local public library)
Macbeth Folger BTS
We Acknowledge Ours Roundtable
