Join playwright and actor Olivia Miller as she researches her next play about Queen Mary I. Every week she'll interview historians and other experts who will help her uncover buried stories and brush the dirt off her 'bloody' reputation.
In the second of two episodes on Mary and Elizabeth, Olivia talks to Dr. Natalie Mears about the potrayals of these two sisters by artists, historians, and storytellers in all eras. Their conversation leads them to the all-important question about Mary...hot or not?
In the first of two episodes exploring Mary's relationship with her sister Elizabeth, Olivia talks to Dr. Susan Doran about why it's always harder to be the older sibling...especially when you're a queen.
A short overview of Bloody Mary's life. Listen before any full-length episode to refresh your memory of this overlooked Tudor queen.
As she begins a rewrite of her one woman show about Bloody Mary, Olivia reflects on her connection to the dubious queen and talks to playwright Kate Hennig about the challenges of representing historical figures in art.
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