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Jake and I welcome Julliard graduate and bay area actress Gabriella (Gavi) Goldstein, who was last seen as Queen Elizabeth in Silicon Valley Shakes' Richard III. Gavi has also been on television (So Nova, Canapes and Bury ‘Em Deep). We talk about her upbringing, her education, her views on acting on stage vs on the small screen, and where she sees herself in the future. You can learn more about Gavi via her website: https://www.gabriella-goldstein.com/ You can reach out to Gavi personally via Instagram: @thegavigoldstein The Yay is in partnership with Theatre Bay Area, as it brings back the wildly popular Bay Area Theatre Week, a 10-day celebration, from September 12 to the 22nd, of our vital local theatre community this fall. Audiences are invited to join us for this festival of discounted and free events created by local theatres. This year, Theatre Bay Area is expanding Bay Area Theatre Week offerings to include free events, social mixers, and classes in addition to discounted shows. Throughout the festival, audiences will discover theatre in their neighborhood, support local artists, and enjoy amazing live performances across the Bay. To find out information on all of the shows that TBA's Bay Area Theatre Week is showcasing, click here: https://members.theatrebayarea.org/batwcalendar Alexis Green (Episode 330) has a wonderful product that will improve your mental and spiritual health. It's the Clarity Journal – it's a journal, designed from lived experience - a compassionate tool for anyone seeking deeper emotional awareness. With daily check-ins, a mood wheel, and free-writing spaces, Alexis and her company has created a nurturing environment to help you connect with your true self. As a journal writer myself for many years, I can attest to how soothing it is for me to have a journal – I think it'll work for you too. Check out the Clarity Journal at https://clarity-journals.com/. Kehinde Koyejo (Episodes 214 and 262) has been a friend of mine since 2005, when I stage managed her for the Ray of Light musical, Bat Boy. She's an amazing actress, model and creative artist. She's also an incredible entrepreneur – and I want to introduce you to her business, Kalm Korner. Kalm Korner is an online boutique that specializes in aromatherapy gifts – love rubs, moisturizers, sprays, tea blends and candles. Kalm Korner also sells Choc'late Mama cookies – she brought some over the last time we interviewed her and it was fantastic. Let's support a black female-owned business, a local business and make your first order by going to this website: https://kalmkorner.com/ SHOWS: Two Trains Running (Lower Bottom Playaz) LAST WEEK! Reg Wilkins (Episode 276) is in the show Dr. Ayodele Nzinga (Episode 257) is the director https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/the-lower-bottom-playaz/67be8abea24e940f61dd4990 Little Women (TheatreWorks Silicon Valley) Sept 24 – Oct 12 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225) is in the show Sharon Shao (Episode 176) is in the show https://theatreworks.org/ The Day The Sky Turned Orange (SF BATCO) Sept 5 – Oct 5 Julius Rea is a part of the writing team https://www.sfbatco.org/orange?_gl=1*hw20cb*_gcl_au*MTM3MjExODcyMi4xNzQ2ODkxNzQ0*_ga*MTQ1MDQyNzIxNS4xNzQ2ODkxNzQ0*_ga_J4D8M8TLG0*czE3NDY4OTE3NDQkbzEkZzAkdDE3NDY4OTE3NDQkajYwJGwwJGgw Dracula: a Comedy of Terror (City Lights Theatre) Sept 25 – Oct 19 Nick Mandracchia (Episode 43) is in the show https://cltc.org/event/dracula/ The Wisdom of Eve (Altarena Playhouse) Oct 24 – Nov 23 Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155 and 251) directs the play https://www.altarena.org/2025-season-announcement/the-wisdom-of-eve-2025/ Follow us on Facebook and Bluesky (TheYayPodcast)

Shakespeare's Julius Caesar feels urgently contemporary in Rosa Joshi's new production at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival—one of America's largest and longest-running theater festivals, now in its 90th season. Staged in partnership with Seattle's upstart crow collective, the production explores the threat of autocracy, drawing on global histories of dictatorship. Performed entirely by women and nonbinary actors, Joshi's Julius Caesar offers new perspectives on a historically male-dominated political landscape. The result is a fresh reading of Shakespeare's classic tale of power, loyalty, and betrayal. In this episode, Joshi reflects on the production, the politics of performance, and why Shakespeare's plays continue to illuminate moments of crisis. >> Discover more about Julius Caesar at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival From the Shakespeare Unlimited podcast. Published August 25, 2025. © Folger Shakespeare Library. All rights reserved. This episode was produced by Matt Frassica. Garland Scott is the executive producer. It was edited by Gail Kern Paster. We had help with web production from Paola García Acuña. Leonor Fernandez edits our transcripts. Final mixing services are provided by Clean Cuts at Three Seas, Inc. Rosa Joshi (she/her) is a director, producer and educator. She currently serves as Associate Artistic Director of Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Rosa's directing work spans from Shakespeare to modern classics and contemporary plays. Throughout her career she has created work independently through self-producing, and in 2006 she co-founded upstart crow collective a company that produces classical plays with diverse casts of women and non-binary people. With upstart crow, she has directed King John, Bring Down the House, Richard III, Titus Andronicus, and Coriolanus. She is committed to creating ambitious productions of classical work featuring women, non-binary, and BIPOC artists. As Interim Artistic Director of Northwest Asian American Theatre, Rosa produced a range of Asian American performances, including: A-Fest, an international performance festival; Traces, a world premiere multi-disciplinary, multi-media, international collaborative work. She was also a Resident Director and Artistic Director of the Second Company at New City Theater, where she directed and produced various classical and contemporary plays. Rosa has been a faculty member at Seattle University and has also taught at The Old Globe University of San Diego Shiley Graduate Theatre Program, Hong Kong University, Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts, and Cornish College for the Arts. Rosa holds an MFA in Directing from the Yale School of Drama and a BA in Theatre and Psychology from Bucknell University.

On 22 August 1485 Henry Tudor met Richard III at Bosworth Field. In a strange battle, Henry's smaller force eventually overcame Richard's army. The Wars of the Roses were all but over after thirty years of murder, warfare and political machinations. In this final episode of our 6 part special, Derek Birks, author of The Guide to the  Wars of the Roses and David Pilling author of Kingbreaker, join to discuss the battle, the factions involved, Henry Tudor and Richard III. Links A Guide to the Wars of the Roses, by Derek Birks Kingbreaker: Rebel and Traitor, by David Pilling Kingmaker Board Game Aspects of History Links Latest Issue out - Annual Subscription to Aspects of History Magazine only $9.99/£9.99 Ollie on X Aspects of History on Instagram Get in touch: history@aspectsofhistory.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Richard III. ist einer von Shakespeares Super-Bösewichten. Ob sein reales Vorbild wirklich so böse war, ist in Großbritannien eine heiß diskutierte Frage. Vor allem seit vor ein paar Jahren Richards Grab wiederentdeckt wurde.

A King clinging to his right to rule. A young Tudor ready to snatch the crown and begin a new dynasty.With immersive sound design and cinematic story-telling; Matt Lewis brings to life one of the pivotal moments in English history—the Battle of Bosworth.On August 22, 1485, Richard III faced off against Henry Tudor, a clash that culminated in the end of the Wars of the Roses and marked a turning point for the English crown. From the strategic moves on the battlefield to the dramatic death of Richard III and the rise of Henry VII, Matt delivers a vivid recounting of the events that reshaped England's monarchy.MORERichard IIIPrinces in the Tower: New Evidence RevealedWatch Matt Lewis at Bosworth on History Hit's YouTube channelGone Medieval is written and presented by Matt Lewis. Sound design by Amy Haddow. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries including Matt Lewis' two part documentary on Richard III. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In August of 1483 a sighting was reported of two young boys playing in the grounds of the Tower of London. Rumours spread that these were the two princes, Edward V and his younger brother Richard Duke of York. It was the last time they were seen again, and ever since, speculation has been rife that their uncle, Richard III had them killed, or, and this is perhaps less likely, they managed to escape abroad. So began the reign of Richard III as Derek Birks, author of the Guide to the Wars of the Roses and David Pilling, author of Kingbreaker join me to discuss the enduring mystery of what happened to the princes. Links A Guide to the Wars of the Roses, by Derek Birks Kingbreaker: Rebel and Traitor, by David Pilling Kingmaker Board Game Aspects of History Links Latest Issue out - Annual Subscription to Aspects of History Magazine only $9.99/£9.99 Ollie on X Aspects of History on Instagram Get in touch: history@aspectsofhistory.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trụ sở của SDECE (Service de Documentation Extérieure et de Contre-Espionnage), cơ quan tình báo đối ngoại quân đội Pháp) tại Paris, Rose McConaughey vừa từ miền Bắc Việt Nam trở về và báo cáo về cuộc “chạm trán” với Florence, một điệp viên Pháp nằm vùng ở nước Việt Nam Dân Chủ Cộng Hòa từ gần 30 năm. Tại sao Florence không còn cung cấp tin tức từ vài năm qua ? Florence đã phản bội ? Vở kịch Hongaï (Hòn Gai) của đoàn Collectif Rue 46 được bắt đầu trong bối cảnh như vậy. Những lời kể của Rose được chuyển cảnh, thành thực tế, từ Paris sang Hà Nội, từ văn phòng của SDECE sang nhà của Florence. Cả vở kịch có 15 giai đoạn, 50 nhân vật, ba lục địa Á, Âu, Mỹ. Khán giả được đưa từ Việt Nam của những năm 1970 ngược lại Pháp trong giai đoạn giữa hai Thế Chiến, rồi lại sang New York trong những năm 1950. Tất cả liên quan đến một gia đình Pháp-Việt sống ở Hòn Gai đầu thế kỷ 20. Cuộc sống an nhàn, bình yên của họ trở nên sóng gió, bị thay đổi hoàn toàn vì những biến động của thế giới, vì những sự kiện lịch sử. Cảm nhận chung của khán giả khi Hongaï hạ màn là hồi hộp, bất ngờ đến phút chót. Một vở kịch nhưng đầy kịch tính, diễn biến nhanh như một bộ phim trinh thám, gián điệp. Một bức tranh lịch sử được dàn dựng rất sáng tạo và thành công, sự đan xen khéo léo giữa các nhân vật ở nhiều độ tuổi khác nhau trong cùng một cảnh, không làm người xem bị mất phương hướng cùng với những lời thoại đẹp và diễn xuất của diễn viên”. Hongaï là một vở diễn rất khác so với những gì chúng ta thường thấy ở thể loại này. Cốt truyện tinh tế và thú vị, dàn dựng mạch lạc và hiệu quả, các diễn viên nhập vai một cách xuất sắc, tràn đầy năng lượng! (Ý kiến của khán giả trên trang BilletReduc) Đằng sau thành công này là đoàn kịch Collectif Rue 46 và tác giả, đạo diễn kiêm diễn viên La Belle Époque. Tại Liên hoan Avignon 2025, RFI Tiếng Việt đã gặp và phỏng vấn La Belle Époque và nghệ sĩ Franck Milin, nhập vai điệp viên Florence trong Hongaï. RFI : Xin chào anh La Belle Époque và Franck Milin. Hongaï là một câu chuyện được nghiên cứu theo chiều hướng lịch sử. Ý tưởng được hình thành như thế nào ? La Belle Époque : Về cơ bản, tôi muốn một câu chuyện kể về một người đi tìm một người đã mất tích từ lâu, từ cả hàng chục năm trước. Về một nơi xa xôi nào đó, tôi nghĩ có thể chọn giữa Nam Mỹ hoặc châu Á. Tôi bị cuốn theo hướng châu Á ngay bởi vì bà tôi sinh ra ở Việt Nam, nên điều đó rất có ý nghĩa với tôi. Và thế là hình thành câu chuyện kể về việc đi tìm một người mất tích từ lâu ở Việt Nam. Ngay sau đó, tôi nảy ra ý tưởng về gián điệp vì tôi đam mê những câu chuyện gián điệp. Tôi đã nghe rất nhiều podcast của Radio France có tên là Espion, une histoire vraie (Điệp viên, một câu chuyện có thật). Đó là những câu chuyện có thật, khá hấp dẫn bởi vì hành trình của những điệp viên đó khá là lãng mạn. Qua những câu chuyện đó, tôi cũng hiểu được rằng đôi khi động cơ của họ mang tính ý thức hệ ít hơn là cảm xúc, và chúng gắn liền với cuộc đời, tình yêu và gia đình. Thế là tôi tự nhủ đó sẽ là một câu chuyện gián điệp, sẽ có cựu điệp viên người Pháp, Gustave Duong, mật danh Florence, nằm vùng từ thời chiến tranh Đông Dương. Tiếp theo là có thêm điệp viên CIA, Rose McConaughey, được cử thay mặt cho Cơ quan tình báo đối ngoại của Pháp - SDECE để hồi hương hoặc giết chết Florence. Phải kiểm tra xem điệp viên nằm vùng đó có phải là kẻ phản bội hay không. Và đó là điểm khởi đầu của câu chuyện, và cuộc gặp gỡ giữa hai điệp viên này. Chúng ta bước vào cuộc sống, quá khứ của họ và khám phá ra rất nhiều điều. RFI : Có 30 nhân vật, trải qua 15 thời kỳ khác nhau và trên ba lục địa (Á, Âu, Mỹ). Làm thế nào để có thể thay đổi từ giai đoạn này sang giai đoạn khác, bởi vì hiểu được một chút về lịch sử gia đình hoặc một giai đoạn đã là phức tạp trong khi ở đây, vở kịch có đến 15 giai đoạn khác nhau ? La Belle Époque : Thực ra, viết về cuộc đời của các nhân vật, của hai nhân vật chính, mới là điều khó nhất, làm sao cho được mạch lạc từ đầu đến cuối. Sau khi tôi viết xong, chúng tôi trộn mọi thứ một chút, theo kiểu cảnh này sẽ hợp với chỗ này, cảnh kia hợp với chỗ kia. Đó là kiểu hiệu ứng mà tôi muốn, có nghĩa là nhảy từ giai đoạn này sang giai đoạn khác, từ thập niên 1930 sang 1950, từ đầu thế kỷ chuyển sang những năm 1970. Khán giả có thể thấy mất phương hướng một chút nhưng thường thì vẫn hiểu được mọi chuyện vào cuối vở kịch. RFI : Điều gây ấn tượng cho khán giả là bối cảnh và giai đoạn được thay đổi rất nhanh trên sân khấu nhỏ, trong thời gian rất ngắn. Franck Milin : Đó là nhờ khâu dàn dựng và ánh sáng, đặc trưng cho một địa điểm, một khoảnh khắc cụ thể, và cả nhịp độ trong hậu trường nữa. Hãy đến hậu trường xem chuyện gì diễn ra đằng sau cánh gà (cười) ! Các màn thay trang phục, chuyển âm nhạc nhanh một cách kinh ngạc. RFI : Ngoài ra còn có thể thấy những lời giải thích giống như trong phim hành động, tình báo CIA của Mỹ, ví dụ tại địa điểm này, giai đoạn này hoặc ngày tháng này… để khán giả theo được mạch câu chuyện. Franck Milin : Chính xác. Đó là nhờ dàn dựng, theo kiểu kết hợp kịch và một chút điện ảnh qua kiểu thông báo các địa điểm. La Belle Époque : Đúng vậy. Có một khía cạnh rất điện ảnh trong đó, như Franck đã nói, với rất nhiều âm nhạc, nhịp độ khá nhanh, và rất nhiều video. Tôi thực sự thích điều đó, tôi rất thích phim truyền hình, điện ảnh, và tôi muốn thêm một chút khía cạnh đó vào kịch. RFI : Khán giả như bị cuốn vào một bộ phim gián điệp với rất nhiều chi tiết hoặc thông tin lịch sử dù là câu chuyện hư cấu. Anh đã làm việc như thế nào về mặt đó ? La Belle Époque : Tôi tìm kiếm rất nhiều về lịch sử. Thực ra, tất cả các nhân vật đều là hư cấu và không tồn tại nhưng tất cả các sự kiện trong vở kịch là thật. Cho nên mọi ngày tháng, thậm chí mọi thời điểm, đều được xác minh. Ví dụ việc ký kết Hiệp ước Đức-Liên Xô, Thế Chiến II kết thúc, tiếp theo là việc ký kết Hiệp định Paris chấm dứt Chiến tranh Việt Nam vào ngày 27/01/1973 mở ra trang mới. Mỗi bước ngoặt trong kịch đều trùng với ngày tháng của các sự kiện lịch sử lớn. Franck Milin : Chúng tôi, với tư cách là diễn viên, cũng phải tự tìm hiểu một chút. Trước một kịch bản với cốt truyện chứa nhiều yếu tố lịch sử, chúng tôi cũng phải chú ý đến những gì mình đang diễn. Thêm vào đó, đoàn kịch của chúng tôi gồm những người đam mê lịch sử. RFI : Về mặt kỹ thuật, hoàn toàn có thể hóa thân thành nhiều nhân vật khác nhau nhờ hóa trang. Nhưng làm thể nào để sống trong nhân vật đó, thể hiện được nhân vật đó trong khi một nghệ sĩ đảm nhiệm nhiều vai và thời gian chuyển vai rất nhanh và rất ngắn ? La Belle Époque : Mỗi lần như vậy, cần phải tự hỏi nhân vật này là ai, động cơ của họ là gì, và phải thể hiện nhân vật đó như thế nào. Đó là cả một công trình nghiên cứu. Chúng tôi đã dành rất nhiều thời gian cho nó. Vở kịch là một sáng tác cho Liên hoan Avignon. Đây là lần đầu tiên chúng tôi tham gia Liên hoan này. Nhưng chúng tôi đã chuẩn bị cho vở kịch này trong suốt hai năm và làm việc rất nhiều. Tôi bắt đầu viết vào tháng 06/2023, có nghĩa là được hai năm rồi. Và sau đó, chúng tôi bắt tay vào việc từ đầu năm 2024. Và sau đó, tất cả chúng tôi đều tự hỏi bản thân rất nhiều, thử thách bản thân về các nhân vật. Franck Milin : Chúng tôi dành rất nhiều tâm huyết cho tất cả những nhân vật phụ. Về những nhân vật chính, tôi nghĩ rằng trong quá trình xây dựng nhân vật với tư cách là diễn viên, hành trình của họ khá rõ ràng và nhanh chóng. Còn những nhân vật phụ, những người thêm thắt những chi tiết nhỏ vào câu chuyện chúng tôi kể, thì vẫn cần thêm một chút công sức trên sân khấu, một chút suy ngẫm cá nhân của diễn viên, và thảo luận với đạo diễn. Đó là một quá trình xây dựng nhân vật, hiểu thêm một chút những thách thức của từng người. RFI : Vở kịch mang tên Hongaï nhưng người ta có cảm giác không có mối liên hệ nào với câu chuyện gián điệp. Tuy nhiên, khi xem vở kịch, người ta hiểu rằng đó là nơi câu chuyện bắt đầu. La Belle Époque : Đúng vậy, Hòn Gai là nơi bà tôi sinh ra. Rồi Chiến tranh Đông Dương nổ ra, bà rời Đông Dương vào năm 1951 cùng với gia đình. Và họ chưa bao giờ trở lại, mặc dù nơi đó là cả tuổi thơ của họ. Tôi lớn lên đắm chìm trong câu chuyện phi thực dân hóa giữa Pháp và Việt Nam. Và sự kiện đó đã truyền cảm hứng cho câu chuyện này bởi vì cuộc sống của bà tôi và người thân bị đảo lộn bởi những sự kiện của thế kỷ 20. Tôi không muốn kể câu chuyện của tổ tiên mình, mà là câu chuyện của tất cả những người đã sống qua những biến động lớn, các cuộc chiến tranh thế giới, Chiến tranh Lạnh, phi thực dân hóa… Và đó chính là nguồn cảm hứng cho câu chuyện. Vậy nên, tên vở kịch là Hongaï như một lời tri ân. Và nó như một lời mời chu du, cho nên tấm áp phích của vở kịch được lấy hình ảnh vịnh Hạ Long. Thực ra, đúng như chị nói, người ta hiểu được ý nghĩa khi xem vở kịch. Tôi muốn nói với khán giả rằng trong câu chuyện Hongaï, đó là nơi mọi thứ bắt đầu và cũng là nơi mọi thứ kết thúc. RFI : Tên của đoàn kịch Collectif Rue 46 cũng gây tò mò. Tại sao lại là tập thể - collectif ? Và tại sao lại là Rue 46 ? Franck Milin : Nhóm đã tồn tại khoảng mười năm. Tại sao lại là “tập thể” mà không phải là “hội”, bởi vì đó là một gia đình phát triển qua từng dự án. Tôi coi đó là một gia đình mà vai trò của mỗi người không phải là cố định. Nghĩa là, họ có thể là diễn viên trong dự án này, rồi lại là đạo diễn trong một dự án khác, hoặc là quản lý sân khấu hoặc thiết kế bối cảnh. Có nghĩa là vai trò luôn luôn thay đổi. La Belle Époque : Ví dụ, tôi đóng trong Richard III của Shakespeare. Tôi đóng cùng Franck và Cyrielle Buquet, hai nghệ sĩ đóng nhân vật chính trong Hongaï. Chúng tôi vẫn đổi vai tùy theo dự án. Franck Milin : Và tên của nhóm ra đời từ trải nghiệm sân khấu đầu tiên mà chúng tôi thực hiện cùng nhau, đó là vở 46, Wessex Grove, được Jean-Philippe Brayé chuyển thể và đạo diễn từ tác phẩm The Homecoming của Harold Pinter. Và đó là lý do tại sao tên của nhóm được gọi là Collectif Rue 46. RFI Tiếng Việt xin chân thành cảm ơn La Belle Époque và Franck Milin, đoàn kịch Collectif Rue 46.

Trụ sở của SDECE (Service de Documentation Extérieure et de Contre-Espionnage), cơ quan tình báo đối ngoại quân đội Pháp) tại Paris, Rose McConaughey vừa từ miền Bắc Việt Nam trở về và báo cáo về cuộc “chạm trán” với Florence, một điệp viên Pháp nằm vùng ở nước Việt Nam Dân Chủ Cộng Hòa từ gần 30 năm. Tại sao Florence không còn cung cấp tin tức từ vài năm qua ? Florence đã phản bội ? Vở kịch Hongaï (Hòn Gai) của đoàn Collectif Rue 46 được bắt đầu trong bối cảnh như vậy. Những lời kể của Rose được chuyển cảnh, thành thực tế, từ Paris sang Hà Nội, từ văn phòng của SDECE sang nhà của Florence. Cả vở kịch có 15 giai đoạn, 50 nhân vật, ba lục địa Á, Âu, Mỹ. Khán giả được đưa từ Việt Nam của những năm 1970 ngược lại Pháp trong giai đoạn giữa hai Thế Chiến, rồi lại sang New York trong những năm 1950. Tất cả liên quan đến một gia đình Pháp-Việt sống ở Hòn Gai đầu thế kỷ 20. Cuộc sống an nhàn, bình yên của họ trở nên sóng gió, bị thay đổi hoàn toàn vì những biến động của thế giới, vì những sự kiện lịch sử. Cảm nhận chung của khán giả khi Hongaï hạ màn là hồi hộp, bất ngờ đến phút chót. Một vở kịch nhưng đầy kịch tính, diễn biến nhanh như một bộ phim trinh thám, gián điệp. Một bức tranh lịch sử được dàn dựng rất sáng tạo và thành công, sự đan xen khéo léo giữa các nhân vật ở nhiều độ tuổi khác nhau trong cùng một cảnh, không làm người xem bị mất phương hướng cùng với những lời thoại đẹp và diễn xuất của diễn viên”. Hongaï là một vở diễn rất khác so với những gì chúng ta thường thấy ở thể loại này. Cốt truyện tinh tế và thú vị, dàn dựng mạch lạc và hiệu quả, các diễn viên nhập vai một cách xuất sắc, tràn đầy năng lượng! (Ý kiến của khán giả trên trang BilletReduc) Đằng sau thành công này là đoàn kịch Collectif Rue 46 và tác giả, đạo diễn kiêm diễn viên La Belle Époque. Tại Liên hoan Avignon 2025, RFI Tiếng Việt đã gặp và phỏng vấn La Belle Époque và nghệ sĩ Franck Milin, nhập vai điệp viên Florence trong Hongaï. RFI : Xin chào anh La Belle Époque và Franck Milin. Hongaï là một câu chuyện được nghiên cứu theo chiều hướng lịch sử. Ý tưởng được hình thành như thế nào ? La Belle Époque : Về cơ bản, tôi muốn một câu chuyện kể về một người đi tìm một người đã mất tích từ lâu, từ cả hàng chục năm trước. Về một nơi xa xôi nào đó, tôi nghĩ có thể chọn giữa Nam Mỹ hoặc châu Á. Tôi bị cuốn theo hướng châu Á ngay bởi vì bà tôi sinh ra ở Việt Nam, nên điều đó rất có ý nghĩa với tôi. Và thế là hình thành câu chuyện kể về việc đi tìm một người mất tích từ lâu ở Việt Nam. Ngay sau đó, tôi nảy ra ý tưởng về gián điệp vì tôi đam mê những câu chuyện gián điệp. Tôi đã nghe rất nhiều podcast của Radio France có tên là Espion, une histoire vraie (Điệp viên, một câu chuyện có thật). Đó là những câu chuyện có thật, khá hấp dẫn bởi vì hành trình của những điệp viên đó khá là lãng mạn. Qua những câu chuyện đó, tôi cũng hiểu được rằng đôi khi động cơ của họ mang tính ý thức hệ ít hơn là cảm xúc, và chúng gắn liền với cuộc đời, tình yêu và gia đình. Thế là tôi tự nhủ đó sẽ là một câu chuyện gián điệp, sẽ có cựu điệp viên người Pháp, Gustave Duong, mật danh Florence, nằm vùng từ thời chiến tranh Đông Dương. Tiếp theo là có thêm điệp viên CIA, Rose McConaughey, được cử thay mặt cho Cơ quan tình báo đối ngoại của Pháp - SDECE để hồi hương hoặc giết chết Florence. Phải kiểm tra xem điệp viên nằm vùng đó có phải là kẻ phản bội hay không. Và đó là điểm khởi đầu của câu chuyện, và cuộc gặp gỡ giữa hai điệp viên này. Chúng ta bước vào cuộc sống, quá khứ của họ và khám phá ra rất nhiều điều. RFI : Có 30 nhân vật, trải qua 15 thời kỳ khác nhau và trên ba lục địa (Á, Âu, Mỹ). Làm thế nào để có thể thay đổi từ giai đoạn này sang giai đoạn khác, bởi vì hiểu được một chút về lịch sử gia đình hoặc một giai đoạn đã là phức tạp trong khi ở đây, vở kịch có đến 15 giai đoạn khác nhau ? La Belle Époque : Thực ra, viết về cuộc đời của các nhân vật, của hai nhân vật chính, mới là điều khó nhất, làm sao cho được mạch lạc từ đầu đến cuối. Sau khi tôi viết xong, chúng tôi trộn mọi thứ một chút, theo kiểu cảnh này sẽ hợp với chỗ này, cảnh kia hợp với chỗ kia. Đó là kiểu hiệu ứng mà tôi muốn, có nghĩa là nhảy từ giai đoạn này sang giai đoạn khác, từ thập niên 1930 sang 1950, từ đầu thế kỷ chuyển sang những năm 1970. Khán giả có thể thấy mất phương hướng một chút nhưng thường thì vẫn hiểu được mọi chuyện vào cuối vở kịch. RFI : Điều gây ấn tượng cho khán giả là bối cảnh và giai đoạn được thay đổi rất nhanh trên sân khấu nhỏ, trong thời gian rất ngắn. Franck Milin : Đó là nhờ khâu dàn dựng và ánh sáng, đặc trưng cho một địa điểm, một khoảnh khắc cụ thể, và cả nhịp độ trong hậu trường nữa. Hãy đến hậu trường xem chuyện gì diễn ra đằng sau cánh gà (cười) ! Các màn thay trang phục, chuyển âm nhạc nhanh một cách kinh ngạc. RFI : Ngoài ra còn có thể thấy những lời giải thích giống như trong phim hành động, tình báo CIA của Mỹ, ví dụ tại địa điểm này, giai đoạn này hoặc ngày tháng này… để khán giả theo được mạch câu chuyện. Franck Milin : Chính xác. Đó là nhờ dàn dựng, theo kiểu kết hợp kịch và một chút điện ảnh qua kiểu thông báo các địa điểm. La Belle Époque : Đúng vậy. Có một khía cạnh rất điện ảnh trong đó, như Franck đã nói, với rất nhiều âm nhạc, nhịp độ khá nhanh, và rất nhiều video. Tôi thực sự thích điều đó, tôi rất thích phim truyền hình, điện ảnh, và tôi muốn thêm một chút khía cạnh đó vào kịch. RFI : Khán giả như bị cuốn vào một bộ phim gián điệp với rất nhiều chi tiết hoặc thông tin lịch sử dù là câu chuyện hư cấu. Anh đã làm việc như thế nào về mặt đó ? La Belle Époque : Tôi tìm kiếm rất nhiều về lịch sử. Thực ra, tất cả các nhân vật đều là hư cấu và không tồn tại nhưng tất cả các sự kiện trong vở kịch là thật. Cho nên mọi ngày tháng, thậm chí mọi thời điểm, đều được xác minh. Ví dụ việc ký kết Hiệp ước Đức-Liên Xô, Thế Chiến II kết thúc, tiếp theo là việc ký kết Hiệp định Paris chấm dứt Chiến tranh Việt Nam vào ngày 27/01/1973 mở ra trang mới. Mỗi bước ngoặt trong kịch đều trùng với ngày tháng của các sự kiện lịch sử lớn. Franck Milin : Chúng tôi, với tư cách là diễn viên, cũng phải tự tìm hiểu một chút. Trước một kịch bản với cốt truyện chứa nhiều yếu tố lịch sử, chúng tôi cũng phải chú ý đến những gì mình đang diễn. Thêm vào đó, đoàn kịch của chúng tôi gồm những người đam mê lịch sử. RFI : Về mặt kỹ thuật, hoàn toàn có thể hóa thân thành nhiều nhân vật khác nhau nhờ hóa trang. Nhưng làm thể nào để sống trong nhân vật đó, thể hiện được nhân vật đó trong khi một nghệ sĩ đảm nhiệm nhiều vai và thời gian chuyển vai rất nhanh và rất ngắn ? La Belle Époque : Mỗi lần như vậy, cần phải tự hỏi nhân vật này là ai, động cơ của họ là gì, và phải thể hiện nhân vật đó như thế nào. Đó là cả một công trình nghiên cứu. Chúng tôi đã dành rất nhiều thời gian cho nó. Vở kịch là một sáng tác cho Liên hoan Avignon. Đây là lần đầu tiên chúng tôi tham gia Liên hoan này. Nhưng chúng tôi đã chuẩn bị cho vở kịch này trong suốt hai năm và làm việc rất nhiều. Tôi bắt đầu viết vào tháng 06/2023, có nghĩa là được hai năm rồi. Và sau đó, chúng tôi bắt tay vào việc từ đầu năm 2024. Và sau đó, tất cả chúng tôi đều tự hỏi bản thân rất nhiều, thử thách bản thân về các nhân vật. Franck Milin : Chúng tôi dành rất nhiều tâm huyết cho tất cả những nhân vật phụ. Về những nhân vật chính, tôi nghĩ rằng trong quá trình xây dựng nhân vật với tư cách là diễn viên, hành trình của họ khá rõ ràng và nhanh chóng. Còn những nhân vật phụ, những người thêm thắt những chi tiết nhỏ vào câu chuyện chúng tôi kể, thì vẫn cần thêm một chút công sức trên sân khấu, một chút suy ngẫm cá nhân của diễn viên, và thảo luận với đạo diễn. Đó là một quá trình xây dựng nhân vật, hiểu thêm một chút những thách thức của từng người. RFI : Vở kịch mang tên Hongaï nhưng người ta có cảm giác không có mối liên hệ nào với câu chuyện gián điệp. Tuy nhiên, khi xem vở kịch, người ta hiểu rằng đó là nơi câu chuyện bắt đầu. La Belle Époque : Đúng vậy, Hòn Gai là nơi bà tôi sinh ra. Rồi Chiến tranh Đông Dương nổ ra, bà rời Đông Dương vào năm 1951 cùng với gia đình. Và họ chưa bao giờ trở lại, mặc dù nơi đó là cả tuổi thơ của họ. Tôi lớn lên đắm chìm trong câu chuyện phi thực dân hóa giữa Pháp và Việt Nam. Và sự kiện đó đã truyền cảm hứng cho câu chuyện này bởi vì cuộc sống của bà tôi và người thân bị đảo lộn bởi những sự kiện của thế kỷ 20. Tôi không muốn kể câu chuyện của tổ tiên mình, mà là câu chuyện của tất cả những người đã sống qua những biến động lớn, các cuộc chiến tranh thế giới, Chiến tranh Lạnh, phi thực dân hóa… Và đó chính là nguồn cảm hứng cho câu chuyện. Vậy nên, tên vở kịch là Hongaï như một lời tri ân. Và nó như một lời mời chu du, cho nên tấm áp phích của vở kịch được lấy hình ảnh vịnh Hạ Long. Thực ra, đúng như chị nói, người ta hiểu được ý nghĩa khi xem vở kịch. Tôi muốn nói với khán giả rằng trong câu chuyện Hongaï, đó là nơi mọi thứ bắt đầu và cũng là nơi mọi thứ kết thúc. RFI : Tên của đoàn kịch Collectif Rue 46 cũng gây tò mò. Tại sao lại là tập thể - collectif ? Và tại sao lại là Rue 46 ? Franck Milin : Nhóm đã tồn tại khoảng mười năm. Tại sao lại là “tập thể” mà không phải là “hội”, bởi vì đó là một gia đình phát triển qua từng dự án. Tôi coi đó là một gia đình mà vai trò của mỗi người không phải là cố định. Nghĩa là, họ có thể là diễn viên trong dự án này, rồi lại là đạo diễn trong một dự án khác, hoặc là quản lý sân khấu hoặc thiết kế bối cảnh. Có nghĩa là vai trò luôn luôn thay đổi. La Belle Époque : Ví dụ, tôi đóng trong Richard III của Shakespeare. Tôi đóng cùng Franck và Cyrielle Buquet, hai nghệ sĩ đóng nhân vật chính trong Hongaï. Chúng tôi vẫn đổi vai tùy theo dự án. Franck Milin : Và tên của nhóm ra đời từ trải nghiệm sân khấu đầu tiên mà chúng tôi thực hiện cùng nhau, đó là vở 46, Wessex Grove, được Jean-Philippe Brayé chuyển thể và đạo diễn từ tác phẩm The Homecoming của Harold Pinter. Và đó là lý do tại sao tên của nhóm được gọi là Collectif Rue 46. RFI Tiếng Việt xin chân thành cảm ơn La Belle Époque và Franck Milin, đoàn kịch Collectif Rue 46.

This episode explores the forgotten women of the Yorkist dynasty - the sisters of Edward IV and Richard III. Anne of York, Elizabeth of York (Duchess of Suffolk), and Margaret of York (Duchess of Burgundy) each lived through the turbulence of the Wars of the Roses and the rise of the Tudors, but their fates were far from simple. From disastrous marriages and confiscated inheritances to sons who defied the Tudors and foreign alliances that reshaped Europe, their stories reveal how dynastic bloodlines continued to haunt Henry VII and Henry VIII long after Bosworth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as we dive into Clarence's dream and murder in Shakespeare's Richard III.

Welcome to episode 4 of this 6 part special on the Wars of the Roses. Today's episode sees Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick, the Kingmaker, make plans which soon fall apart. Joining me are two historians, Derek Birks, the author of the Guide to the Wars of the Roses, and David Pilling, author of Kingbreaker. You'll get two episodes per week, and so hopefully will emerge from August with a superior knowledge of a conflict that was an early civil war, and which formed England for the next few hundred years. All the great characters are here, Elizabeth Woodville, Henry VI, Queen Margaret, Warwick the Kingmaker, Edward IV, Richard III and finally Henry Tudor. Links A Guide to the Wars of the Roses, by Derek Birks Kingbreaker: Rebel and Traitor, by David Pilling Kingmaker Board Game Aspects of History Links Latest Issue out - Annual Subscription to Aspects of History Magazine only $9.99/£9.99 Ollie on X Aspects of History on Instagram Get in touch: history@aspectsofhistory.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to episode 3 of this 6 part special on the Wars of the Roses. Today Edward IV emerges as the great new hope for the Yorkist cause now that his father, Richard Duke of York is dead. Joining me are two historians, Derek Birks, the author of the Guide to the Wars of the Roses, and David Pilling, author of Kingbreaker. You'll get two episodes per week, and so hopefully will emerge from August with a superior knowledge of a conflict that was an early civil war, and which formed England for the next few hundred years. All the great characters are here, Elizabeth Woodville, Queen Margaret, Warwick the Kingmaker, Edward IV, Richard III and finally Henry Tudor. Links A Guide to the Wars of the Roses, by Derek Birks Kingbreaker: Rebel and Traitor, by David Pilling Kingmaker Board Game Aspects of History Links Latest Issue out - Annual Subscription to Aspects of History Magazine only $9.99/£9.99 Ollie on X Aspects of History on Instagram Get in touch: history@aspectsofhistory.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today I'm telling the often forgotten story of Katherine of York, daughter of Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville, sister to Elizabeth of York and the Princes in the Tower, and aunt to Henry VIII. Katherine's life began in splendour—once betrothed to a Spanish prince, raised at the glittering Yorkist court—but her future was derailed by scandal, political shifts, and personal loss. Declared illegitimate by her uncle Richard III, she was forced into sanctuary with her mother and siblings… but would go on to serve her queenly sister, stand as chief mourner at a royal funeral, and quietly manage vast estates in Devon. In this video, I'll explore: - Her royal childhood and broken Spanish marriage alliance - The impact of Richard III's rise to power - Her marriage to the Earl of Devon and her son's tragic fate - Why she took a vow of chastity — and withdrew from court - And how she styled herself “the excellent Princess Katherine, daughter, sister and aunt of kings” Katherine of York never wore a crown, but she was at the very heart of Plantagenet and Tudor dynasties — living through regime change, rebellion, and royal funerals. #TudorHistory #KatherineOfYork #ForgottenWomen #RoyalHistory #Plantagenets #Yorkists #HenryVIII #ElizabethOfYork #ClaireRidgway #AnneBoleynFiles #OnThisDay

Join us as we dive into Clarence's dream and murder in Shakespeare's Richard III.

Welcome to episode 2 of this 6 part special on the Wars of the Roses as today we deal with the fall of Edward Duke of York. Joining me are two historians, Derek Birks, the author of the Guide to the Wars of the Roses, and David Pilling, author of KingBreaker. You'll get two episodes per week, and so hopefully will emerge from August with a superior knowledge of a conflict that was an early civil war, and which formed England for the next few hundred years. All the great characters are here, Elizabeth Woodville, Queen Margaret, Warwick the Kingmaker, Edward IV, Richard III and finally Henry Tudor. Links A Guide to the Wars of the Roses, by Derek Birks Kingbreaker: Rebel and Traitor, by David Pilling Kingmaker Board Game Aspects of History Links Latest Issue out - Annual Subscription to Aspects of History Magazine only $9.99/£9.99 Ollie on X Aspects of History on Instagram Get in touch: history@aspectsofhistory.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Was Richard III really the monster Shakespeare painted him to be? Or have centuries of myth and propaganda hidden the man he truly was? In this exclusive interview, I (Claire Ridgway, historian and author) sit down with the creative team behind "A Taste of Loyalty"—a powerful new short film (inspired by Matthew Lewis's novel "Loyalty"), which explores one of the most pivotal (and misunderstood) moments in Richard III's life. Join me as I talk with: - Matt Lewis, historian and novelist - Thomas Dennis, director, screenwriter, and the man portraying Richard III - Tiffany Lunn, composer and musical visionary for the film Together, we discuss: - Why this isn't your typical Richard III story - How they're balancing historical accuracy with powerful storytelling - The challenges and joys of adapting a novel for the screen on a tight budget - The emotional depth behind the music, the costumes, and the character of Richard - Their long-term vision for the project—and how you can help make it happen Whether you're a Ricardian, a Wars of the Roses enthusiast, a lover of historical fiction, or just curious about how history comes alive through film—this conversation is packed with insight, passion, and behind-the-scenes gems. Listen now and meet the team rewriting Richard III's legacy. SUPPORT the film: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/a-taste-of-loyalty#/ #ATasteOfLoyalty #RichardIII #WarsOfTheRoses #TudorHistory #ClaireRidgway #HistoricalFiction #MattLewis #ThomasDennis #HistoricalFilm #Ricardian #BehindTheScenes #MedievalDrama #RewritingHistory

Welcome to the first of 6 episodes on the Wars of the Roses. Over the next few weeks we'll be starting with the Battle of St. Alban's in 1455, all the way up to the Battle of Bosworth thirty years later in 1485 when Richard definitely said, "A horse! A horse! My kingdom for a horse!" Joining me are two historians, Derek Birks, the author of the Guide to the Wars of the Roses, and David Pilling, author of Kingbreaker. You'll get two episodes per week, and so hopefully will emerge from August with a superior knowledge of a conflict that was an early civil war, and which formed England for the next few hundred years. All the great characters are here: Henry VI, Elizabeth Woodville, Queen Margaret, Warwick the Kingmaker, Edward IV, Richard III and finally Henry Tudor. Links A Guide to the Wars of the Roses, by Derek Birks Kingbreaker: Rebel and Traitor, by David Pilling Kingmaker Board Game The Causes of the Wars of the Roses Aspects of History Links Latest Issue out - Annual Subscription to Aspects of History Magazine only $9.99/£9.99 Ollie on X Aspects of History on Instagram Get in touch: history@aspectsofhistory.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we continue the saga behind the making of Guns N' Roses' November Rain music video and dive into the bizarre tale of John Murray Spear, a 19th‑century activist‑turned‑spiritualist who claimed the ghost of Benjamin Franklin ordered him to build a “Mechanical Messiah” to usher in a new era of world peace. A listener email tells the story of finding the long lost bones of Richard III under a parking lot.Episode Tabs:The ‘November Rain' music video defined a generation. Inside its ‘bonkers' productionhttps://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2022-06-07/novemeber-rain-guns-n-roses-music-video-making-of-30th-anniversaryInterview: John Benedict Buescher - Author of The Remarkable Life of John Murray Spearhttps://www.strange-phenomenon.com/john-benedict-buescher-transcriptListener Tabs:Art of @nn-ee-zzhttps://www.tumblr.com/nn-ee-zz/786542016059310080/hiii-i-was-just-wandering-if-you-wouldnt-mindRichard III: Discovery and Identificationhttps://le.ac.uk/richard-iii/discoveryEmail your closed tab submissions to: 500opentabs@gmail.comSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/500OpenTabs500 Open Roads (Google Maps episode guide): https://maps.app.goo.gl/Tg9g2HcUaFAzXGbw7Continue the conversation by joining us on Discord! https://discord.gg/8px5RJHk7aSUPPORT THE SHOW and get 40% off an annual subscription to Nebula by going to nebula.tv/500opentabsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2025 series Elaine chats with performer and co-creator Emily Carding about their show Timonopoly TIMONOPOLY – George Mackay Brown Library at Scottish Storytelling Centre Now - 12 August (not 6th) Time: 12:20 (60 mins) A Shakespeare play turned into a board game with interactive elements and politics thrown in for good measure. It's quite a hard thing to describe but if you love a game with a twist and a good story. Timonopoly Come Fortune! Let's play a game. It's only money... Inspired by Timon of Athens, one of Shakespeare's least known works, Timonopoly is a unique experience, a game, a show, an event. Come take your chance with Fortune. Let's see how easily any of us can fall through the cracks of society... whoops! Brite Theatre (Deliverance) continue to push the immersive envelope, creating ever more daring audience-specific work and bold adaptations of classical material. The long-anticipated final instalment of the Coward Conscience trilogy, following Richard III (a one-person show) and Hamlet (an experience). For more information on the creator check out emilycarding.com and for the company @britetheater TICKET LINK HERE OUR WEBSITE - www.persistentandnasty.co.uk Persistent and Nasty join the CEC community to create a safe space & build a community for those who are marginalised in any way in the arts. Link for our Zoom meeting with Creative Entrepreneurs Club https://creativeentrepreneursclub.co.uk/ MAIL BAG – you can write and ask us industry related questions or general questions or maybe you have a hot take you want to chare, some tea you want to spill or a topic you want discussed on the podcast. To be included in the Mail Bag podcast email persistentandnansty@gmail.com with subject line MAIL BAG or slide into the DM's. IPA GUIDES: HIPA GUIDES Equity Toolkit: Link Stellar Quines: Link Persistent Pal & Nasty Hero - Pals and Hero Membership Email – persistentandnasty@gmail.com Instagram - @persistentandnasty Twitter - @PersistentNasty Coffee Morning Eventbrite - Coffee Morning Tickets LINKTREE - LINKTR.EE Resources Samaritans - Rape Crisis Scotland - Rape Crisis UK ArtsMinds - BAPAM Freelancers Make Theatre Work Stonewall UK - Trevor Project - Mermaids UK Switchboard LGBT+ - GATE PLANNED PARENTHOOD DONATE - DONATE ABORTION SUPPORT NETWORK UK - ASN.COM- DONATE

Join us as we dive into Clarence's dream and murder in Shakespeare's Richard III. Featuring Geoffrey Wade (DIRECTOR), Gideon Rappaport (DRAMATURG), Peter Van Norden (CLARENCE), Aubrey Saverino (FIRST MURDERER) and Dan Cordova (SECOND MURDERER).

The Untold Story of Sir Reginald Bray - He wasn't a king… but he helped make one. Sir Reginald Bray may not be a household name, but this quiet powerhouse of the Tudor court knew Henry VII from boyhood, helped plan the invasion that toppled Richard III, and then served as one of the most powerful men in England. - Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster - Spymaster - Master of royal revenues - Patron of grand Tudor architecture - Head of the dreaded Council Learned in the Law From buying young Henry Tudor his first bow and arrows… to financing the very rebellion that launched a dynasty… to managing the wealth and secrets of a king — Bray was everywhere. In this episode of On This Day in Tudor History, I explore the fascinating life and legacy of Sir Reginald Bray, who died on 5 August 1503. Discover the man behind the monarch — the loyal servant who helped build the Tudor world from the shadows. Watch now to learn how one administrator helped shape a dynasty. Like, subscribe, and comment: Had you heard of Reginald Bray before today? Want even more hidden Tudor figures and behind-the-scenes power players? Browse the channel and join my Tudor inner circle through memberships! #TudorHistory #OnThisDay #HenryVII #SirReginaldBray #MargaretBeaufort #BattleOfBosworth #TudorCourt #ClaireRidgway #TudorSecrets #HistoryYouTube #HiddenFigures #TudorDynasty

John Scrope, 5th Baron Scrope of Bolton   This Tudor baron backed the losing side again and again… and still kept his head. Today, I'm exploring the incredible life of John Scrope, 5th Baron Scrope of Bolton — a nobleman who seemed to have nine lives. He fought at Towton, rebelled against Edward IV, supported Richard III, backed the pretender Lambert Simnel against Henry VII, and even attacked York... And yet, he was pardoned. Every. Single. Time. So, how did he do it? Was Scrope a master strategist, politically untouchable, or just plain lucky? Join me as I uncover: - Scrope's wild ride through the Wars of the Roses - His rebellion, capture, and miraculous reprieves - The secret to his Tudor survival streak Let me know in the comments — was Scrope savvy, slippery, or just well-connected? Don't forget to like, subscribe, and ring that bell for more Tudor tales like this one. #JohnScrope #TudorHistory #WarsOfTheRoses #HenryVII #RichardIII #LambertSimnel #AnneBoleynFiles #HistoryNerd #MedievalSurvivor #OnThisDay #BritishHistory

July 17, 1674. During renovations at the Tower of London, construction workers digging beneath a stone staircase make a chilling discovery—two child-sized skeletons buried ten feet underground. And King Charles II believes he knows who they are. The remains reignite one of the most enduring mysteries in British history: the fate of the Princes in the Tower. For over 500 years, historians have debated what happened to King Edward V and his younger brother, Prince Richard. Were they murdered—perhaps by their uncle, Richard III? Or did they simply vanish from the historical record? This week, Sally Helm speaks with Philippa Langley, author of The Princes in the Tower: Solving History's Greatest Cold Case. Langley shares why she believes we've been looking at this mystery the wrong way—and how new evidence could finally bring the truth to light. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chocolate Yoddah reads a classic soliloquy from William Shakespeare.Follow Me On TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@chocolate_yoddahGet Uncensored Content On Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/ThePersistentRumorFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ThePersistentRumorInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ThePersistentRumorTwitterhttps://twitter.com/PersistentRumorOriginal theme music written, produced, and performed by Chocolate Yoddah

Blake Ellis is the Artistic Director and Managing Producer of Chanticleer Shakespeare Co. in Fresno. He joins the program for a few segments. First, Blake discusses how Chanticleer Shakes came about, his impressive "triad of power" artistic team, why theatergoers often "fear" Shakespeare (they shouldn't!) and how their debut production, Richard III, was received. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look at this summer's Richard III and a comparison between Shakespeare's Richard and History's Richard!Acting Credits:Richard III--James LucasLady Anne--Doll PiccottoSir Thomas More--James LucasPoem: "Richard" by Carol Anne DuffyPerformed by James Lucas

There are certain guests who make the conversation so easy and enjoyable that time simply passes too quickly. This was the case with old friend Greg Stuhr. Having recently appeared on Broadway (and CNN) in the highly acclaimed production of Good Night and Good Luck, this became the starting point for a rousing and revealing chat-fest that begged to be broken into two parts! In this portion, Greg talks knowledgeably and with great candor about casting, rehearsals, and time onstage with George Clooney. Then he continues with an inside preview of his Shakespeare in Delaware Park directorial debut of Richard III, opening in late July. And it's only the first half of this not-to-be-missed interview!

In this episode, Charlie Higson is heading into the barrel. No, not to scrape the bottom of it, but to talk about George Duke of Clarence. If you know anything about him, the one fact is probably that he was famously drowned on the orders of his own brother in a barrel of Malmsy wine. But why? Well that is the question Charlie is going to be answering in this episode and to help him, he welcomes back Matt Lewis, presenter and writer for the History Hit channel. Matt is fascinated by the medieval period, with a particular interest in the Wars of the Roses and Richard III and has written many books based around that period. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the remains of Richard III were rediscovered under a car park, Turi King led the verification team that worked on the skeleton – proving with 99.999% certainty that it was indeed that of the long-lost medieval king. As 2025 sees in the 10th anniversary of Richard's reburial service, this Long Read written by King reflects on how science finally cracked this 500-year-old cold case. HistoryExtra Long Reads brings you the best articles from BBC History Magazine, direct to your ears. Today's feature originally appeared in the April 2025 issue, and has been voiced in partnership with the RNIB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why do we know so little about Anne Neville, despite her significant role in history?Anne Neville led a life shaped by power, tragedy, and shifting allegiances. Daughter of the formidable Warwick the Kingmaker, Anne was widowed at 15 before marrying Richard, Duke of Gloucester - later Richard III. Crowned alongside him in a dazzling coronation, Anne's reign was brief and marred by heartbreak, especially after the death of her only son.Matt Lewis reflects on Anne Neville's life of resilience and sorrow - and the political and social dynamics of Medieval women in power - with historian Joanna Laynesmith.MoreA Voice for Richard IIIhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/0KhcblgXYqBTqfMAaAG18uThe Wars of the Roses: Originshttps://open.spotify.com/episode/3DHhrD90zRN0IppdA29QXkGone Medieval is presented by Matt Lewis. It was edited by Amy Haddow, the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on

And thus, I clothe my naked villainyWith odd old ends stol'n out of holy writ;And seem a saint, when most I play the devil. - Shakespeare's Richard III, Act 1: Scene 3History is, in its mystery, endless. No matter how much detail we might glean from contemporary accounts or archaeological digs, there will always be shadows beyond the reach of candlelight. Do you ever wonder, on a ruin's precipice, what sadness or joy might have filled its halls in days gone by? What secrets did they whisper, never recorded in anything but their own faded memory? Did they conspire? Fear for their lives? Resent their fate? Embrace the era? Have some hot gay sex in the Cloister? Truly, History is endless.This month, Sara and Runa bring you the longest episode of Say it in Red to date as they discuss Misericorde volumes 1 & 2! Set in Linbarrow Abbey during 1482 & 83, near the end of the Wars of the Roses, Misericorde centers around the murder of Sister Catherine, a Benedictine Nun. The Mother Superior, fearing that she cannot trust her congregation, opens the cell of the Anchoress. In Benedictine Abbeys, the Anchorite or Anchoress was someone who swore special oaths before being sealed away in a small cell, isolated from the world and spending their days studying scripture and illuminating manuscripts. Linbarrow's Anchoress, Hedwig, then becomes our unwilling Detective. Forced to investigate, unsure of her place in the abbey, unfamiliar with the social norms and practices of her fellow nuns, and completely out of her depth, Hedwig stumbles about through the dark chasing the specter of Catherine's influence. In volume 1, Hedwig familiarizes herself with the other residents of the abbey and frequently recoils in terror when she learns of how lax everyone's schedules are, how loosely they adhere to the strictures of the rules of St. Benedict, and whatever those two women were doing just before she barged into the room? Then, in volume 2, Hedwig discovers exactly what those two women were doing just before she barged into the room and this, along with some other developments, sends her into an existential crisis. Please join Sara and Runa as they discuss all the funky little nuns of Linbarrow, their theories about the mysteries afoot, and rank their favorite and most suspicious nuns.As always, if you enjoy our show please consider supporting us by leaving a 5 star review on whatever platform you use to listen. You can also support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sayitinred where for just a few dollars a month you can gain access to our entire backlog of bonus episodes! These bonus episodes include a wide range of topics from deep dives into games outside of the Visual Novel space to fandom histories and much more! And please remember, all patrons can send us in your Indie VN recommendations or tell us about an Indie VN you've played and enjoyed recently - you might end up on our next episode! Our next Indie VN Compiliation Track episode is coming up in June, but if you miss that one then no worries - we'll have an other coming in December. Please tell us about an Indie VN you've played and enjoyed recently!

We all know that in 1485 King Henry VII successfully snatched the throne from king Richard III, but what do we know of henrys ancestry? How did the Tudor name come to be in the first place? Well to discuss all of this, I am pleased to welcome historian Nathen Amin onto the podcast for the first time, to discuss his book, Son of Prophecy, the Rise of Henry Tudor with me. From Henry's 6 x great-grandfather who presented his prince with three severed heads as a present, to Henry Tudors grandfather Owen Tudor nibbling the cheek of Catherine of Valois, all of this and much more will be covered, so settle in and get one hell of a lesson in Welsh and Tudor history!

Continuing on from Margaret of Anjou, today we have a new episode for the #MightyMargaret series.This one is about MARGARET OF YORK, or as she became known after marriage, Margaret of Burgundy.This of course is the sister to Edward IV, George, Duke of Clarence, and Richard III.The in/famous Duchess who helped strengthen the links between England and Burgundy during her brothers' lives, but who also harboured the pretender/s to the Tudor throne later on.Let's learn all about this Girl Boss Duchess from Dr Elizabeth Norton.Please find Dr Elizabeth Norton's books:Pre-Order Women Who Ruled the World: 5000 Years of Female Monarchyhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Women-Who-Ruled-World-Monarchy/dp/1804441139/Catherine Parr: Wife, Widow, Mother, Survivor, the Story of the Last Queen of Henry VIII https://www.amberley-books.com/catherine-parr-9781445603834.htmlAmberley Publishing (UK) https://www.amberley-books.com/author-community-main-page/n/community-elizabeth-norton.htmlHead of Zeus (UK) https://uk.bookshop.org/contributors/elizabeth-nortonPegasus Books (USA) http://www.pegasusbooks.com/authors/elizabeth-nortonDr Elizabeth Norton's website:http://www.elizabethnorton.co.uk/Find Baroque:https://www.ifitaintbaroquepodcast.art/https://www.reignoflondon.com/https://substack.com/@ifitaintbaroquepodcastSupport Baroque:https://www.patreon.com/c/Ifitaintbaroquepodcast/https://buymeacoffee.com/ifitaintbaroqueIf you would like to join Natalie on her walking tours in London with Reign of London:Saxons to Stuarts:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/Tudors to Windsors:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-georgian-and-windsor-monarchs-walking-tour-t481355 .For more history fodder please visit https://www.ifitaintbaroquepodcast.art/ and https://www.reignoflondon.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ein jahrhundertealtes Shakespeare Drama im kriminellem Milieu einer heutigen Großstadt wie Berlin: diesen Sprung wagt der Filmemacher Burhan Qurban in „Kein Tier. So Wild“.

Ali Stroker is a trailblazing actor and advocate who joined the Little Kids, Big Hearts podcast as a guest Qook-a-lacka on our episode focused on inclusion. Today, Ali is back — out of character, as her amazing self — to talk with LKBH Host Todd Loyd about her own experiences with disability and inclusion. ❤️ She reflects on what Scarlett and Zach said on the episode: "When I hear Scarlett talking about horseback riding: It felt like she was explaining something that was so normal. And that, to me, is progress."❤️ She shares her own personal motto — Turning Limitations into Opportunities: "It can apply to somebody with a disability or not because as human beings, we have limitations. It's part of existing in the world."  ❤️ She talks about being a mom with a disability — and how being a mom in a wheelchair affects her parenting and her son's independence. ❤️ She talks about the power of "inclusive playgrounds." "I never had one inclusive playground growing up, and to this day, I still go to the playground and I have this like funny feeling in my stomach because it was a place of confusion and shame and frustration for me as a child ... Every kid deserves that freedom and that ability to play in an outdoor space with their friends."❤️ She talks about a moment when she was in 1st grade and her PE teachers included her in a lesson on "how to skip," which changed her life. "Thirty-one years later, I still remember it because it felt like I was included and someone had taken a little bit of time to get creative and make me feel like I was learning a new school too, and that I could be a part of the group in moving...And that meant everything to me, everything!" ❤️ She talked about her children's book "Ali and the Sea Stars," which was based on her own experience as a six year old being introduced to musical theater by her neighbor on the Jersey Shore. "It basically set my entire life journey of  becoming a musical theater and actress and everything that I do now." ❤️ She shares advice for kids with disabilities who want to try something new that hasn't been done before. Ali Stroker is a Tony Award winner for her role as ‘Ado Annie' in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! She made history as the first actor in a wheelchair to appear on Broadway in Deaf West's acclaimed revival of Spring Awakening and the first actor in a wheelchair to win a Tony. She was a series regular on the Netflix series, Echoes, and starred in the Lifetime holiday film, Christmas Ever After. Ali recurred in the final season of Netflix's Ozark and in Hulu's Only Murders in the Building. She co-wrote the novel, The Chance to Fly and its sequel, Cut Loose!; and she wrote the children's book, Ali and the Sea Stars. She was recently seen opposite Matthew Broderick in Babbitt at Shakespeare Theatre Company in DC and played 'Lady Anne' in the Shakespeare in the Park production of Richard III. She's performed her one woman show all over the country. Her mission to improve the lives of others through the arts is captured in her motto: “Turning Your Limitations Into Your Opportunities.”Learn more on our episode webpage: https://playsparkler.org/inclusion/Watch on our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/@LittleKidsBigHearts

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! Rewatching House of Cards in 2025 is a fascinating and uneven experience — because the titular house never seems to fall. This episode traces the Watergate-like ‘Underwood Exposé' that simmers just below the surface for seventy-three episodes, but never arrives. It's a reflection on implicit promises to the audience, shifting focus, and botched endings (with some Richard III sprinkled on top). LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: secondbreakfastpod@gmail.com

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 28, 2025 is: alacrity • uh-LAK-ruh-tee • noun Alacrity refers to a quick and cheerful readiness to do something. // She accepted the invitation to go on the trip with an alacrity that surprised her parents, who had assumed she wouldn't be interested. See the entry > Examples: “Antipater, about to mount his horse, saw Pollio and Sameas so close to him that the sleeve of Sameas almost touched his own in the crush. … Antipater had graciously invited the two to view his new grandson and sip a cup of wine cooled by snow brought from Mount Hermon. The two accepted with alacrity.” — Zora Neale Hurston, The Life of Herod the Great, 2025 Did you know? “I have not that alacrity of spirit / Nor cheer of mind that I was wont to have,” says William Shakespeare's King Richard III in the play that bears his name. Alas and alack, Richard! Alacrity comes from the Latin word alacer, meaning “lively” or “eager,” and suggests physical quickness coupled with eagerness or enthusiasm. Thus, a spirit that lacks alacrity—like Richard III's—is in the doldrums, in need of a little (to use a much less formal word than alacrity) get-up-and-go.

Ever since Shakespeare wrote his tragedy on Richard III the world has thought of him as an evil king with a shriveled soul. But is that actually unjust?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who was Lambert Simnel—the boy who nearly claimed the Tudor throne? In late 15th-century England, identity wasn't just a matter of birth—it could be a political weapon, a tool for rebellion, and sometimes, an outright performance. The story of Simnel, a boy plucked from obscurity and passed off as the York heir, reveals how precarious the Tudor dynasty really was—and how easily the lines between truth and fiction could blur. Author Jo Harkin joins us to explore the strange life of Simnel, the so-called Yorkist “pretender” who nearly toppled Henry VII. In her new novel The Pretender, Harkin imagines Simnel's life beyond the history books, from his childhood on a farm to his years at court. Along the way, she unpacks what it meant to be groomed for kingship, what royal power struggles looked like from a child's point of view, and how historical fiction can fill in the gaps of the past. Though Shakespeare never wrote a play about Henry VII, his portrayal of Richard III helped shape how we remember the Wars of the Roses—and how we understand power, myth, and legacy. Harkin reflects on those cultural inheritances, showing how writing about this era means grappling with historical facts and the fictions we've come to accept. Simnel's story reminds us that what endures isn't always what's real, but what people are ready to believe. Jo Harkin's debut speculative fiction novel, Tell Me An Ending, was a New York Times Book of the Year. Her first historical novel, The Pretender, was published in April 2025 in the U.K. and the U.S. She lives in Berkshire, England. From the Shakespeare Unlimited podcast. Published April 22, 2025. © Folger Shakespeare Library. All rights reserved. This episode was produced by Matt Frassica. Garland Scott is the executive producer. It was edited by Gail Kern Paster. We had help with web production from Paola García Acuña. Leonor Fernandez edits our transcripts. Final mixing services are provided by Clean Cuts at Three Seas, Inc.

On this kidventure episode, two kids — Scarlett and Zach — talk about their disabilities and share their experiences with inclusion (on inclusive playgrounds and in other contexts). As Scarlett explains, inclusion "means that everybody can play, no matter your disability or how you walk or how you roll or anything like that."After a chat on Earth, the kids and Todd travel on the colors of the rainbow to the Land of Qook-a-lackas, where they meet a Qook-a-lacka friend, Quinnly, who is trying to figure out how the Qook-a-lackas and their new neighbors, the Link-a-doos, can play TOGETHER. The Qook-a-lacka's favorite sport, Quibble, is played on the ground with a big ball — while the Link-a-doos' favorite sport, Loop-a-launch, is played in the sky with a little bouncy ball. The kids and Todd help Quinnly to brainstorm a whole new game (Quibble Launch!), which has special rules and a two tier playing field that is perfect for the new neighbors to play together!Little Kids, Big Hearts was THRILLED to be joined on this episode by guest star Ali Stroker, who plays the role of Quinnly. Ali Stroker is a Tony Award winner for her role as ‘Ado Annie' in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! She made history as the first actor in a wheelchair to appear on Broadway in Deaf West's acclaimed revival of Spring Awakening and the first actor in a wheelchair to win a Tony. She was a series regular on the Netflix series, Echoes, and starred in the Lifetime holiday film, Christmas Ever After. Ali recurred in the final season of Netflix's Ozark and in Hulu's Only Murders in the Building. She co-wrote the novel, The Chance to Fly and its sequel, Cut Loose!; and she wrote the children's book, Ali and the Sea Stars. She was recently seen opposite Matthew Broderick in Babbitt at Shakespeare Theatre Company in DC and played 'Lady Anne' in the Shakespeare in the Park production of Richard III. She's performed her one woman show all over the country. Her mission to improve the lives of others through the arts is captured in her motto: “Turning Your Limitations Into Your Opportunities.”Sound design and mixing is by Ryan Marth, and the ukulele music you hear is by actor and composer Bill English.The Little Kids, Big Hearts team wants to say a big, public "THANK YOU" to Inclusion Matters by Shane's Inspiration, the amazing organization that helped us find the brilliant, insightful kids who appear on this episode, Scarlett and Zach. Inclusion Matters by Shane's Inspiration is an international non-profit organization that creates play, dignity and social equity for children with disabilities through inclusive playgrounds and education programs that unite children of all abilities. Scarlett and Zach played — and met "buddies" — on inclusive playgrounds created by this organization, which has built these sensory- and literacy-rich playgrounds in the US, as well as Mexico, Israel, Canada, Ecuador, Russia, Argentina, South Africa, Armenia, the Dominican Republic, and beyond. THANK YOU!!! Learn more about Inclusion Matters on its website: https://inclusionmatters.org/Please learn more about the episode online at https://playsparkler.org/inclusion/Also...Little Kids, Big Hearts now has a YouTube channel. Please join our growing community on YouTube! Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/@LittleKidsBigHearts

In this riveting episode of History Rage, we journey into the mediaeval past with the indomitable Philippa Langley, historian, writer, and the driving force behind the discovery of King Richard III's remains and delve into the myths and misconceptions surrounding one of history's most debated monarchs, Richard III.Introducing Philippa Langley:- Discover Philippa's transition from a career in advertising to becoming a renowned historian, ignited by a renewed passion for Richard III.- Learn about her groundbreaking projects, including the "Looking for Richard" project and the "Missing Princes Project."Richard III's Reign Reassessed:- A deep dive into Richard III's legal reforms and their lasting impact on English law, including the presumption of innocence and blind justice.- Understand Richard's divergence from his brother Edward IV's policies and his efforts to ensure justice and fairness for all subjects.Perceptions and Realities:- Discuss the divide between Richard's support in the North and opposition in the South, and how these regional differences shaped his reign.- Examine the popular support Richard garnered as a just ruler and how his northern roots influenced his governance.Uncovering the Truth:- Philippa shares insights from the "Missing Princes Project," revealing evidence of the survival of Edward IV's sons beyond Richard's reign.- Address the challenges of overcoming entrenched historical narratives and the role of young historians in reshaping our understanding of the past.Join us as Philippa Langley passionately argues for a re-evaluation of Richard III, challenging centuries-old misconceptions with evidence-based research. For more on Philippa's work, explore her books "The Lost King" and "The Princes in the Tower," and visit revealingrichardiii.com.You can check out the Richard III Society of Great Britain at www.richardiii.netYou can follow History Rage on Twitter @HistoryRage or Paul individually @PaulBavill and let us know what you wish people would just stop believing using the Hashtag #HistoryRage.You can join our 'Angry Mob' on Patreon as well. £5 per month gets you episodes 3 months early, access to livestreams, the invite to choose questions, entry into our prize draws and the coveted History Rage mug. Subscribe at www.patreon.com/historyrageFollow History Rage on Social MediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HistoryRageTwitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryRageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyrage/Stay Angry, Stay Informed - History Rage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we discuss the life and death of Richard III - the last English king to die in battle.

Front Row looks at freedom of expression in the arts. From rows about cancel culture to allegations of censorship and the charge that the arts has become 'woke', we explore what is happening. Samira is joined by art curator, Ekow Eshun, novelist Philip Hensher, poet and author of Hounded, Jenny Lindsay and theatre critic Kate Maltby, who sits on the board of the campaign group Index On Censorship. We hear from David Austin, British Board of Film Classification Chief Exec, about how sex and violence are classified for modern audiences. And Shakespeares Globe Artistic Director Michelle Terry discusses her production of Richard III, which ignited a row over casting. Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Timothy Prosser

It's episode 216 and we are lurching back to the north east, to Zululand. The heat is building up, and the conflicted relationship between King Mpande kaSenzanghakhona and his son, Cetshwayo kaMpande, is growing more complex by the minute. But this being Zululand, that wasn't the only competition in town. There was an older son of Mpande, called Hamu, who was his first-born son by Nozibhuku, who in turn was the daughter of the much respected chief Sothondose of the Nxumalo people. If we turn our thoughts to the succession process of the AmaZulu which has always been a tricky trail, this episode will serve to illuminate the razor-sharp line royal heirs must walk. Sothondose you see was Mbuyazi's brother. And if you recall, Mbuyazi was the man who had been killed along with seven of his brothers and half brothers at the Battle of Nondokasuka by Cetshwayo. King Mpande had publicly referred to Mbuyazi as his heir apparent, and Cetshwayo thought he was a better candidate. The plot thickens. It more than thickens, it congeals like thick red blood, spattered many times this episode. There is a Shakespearian correlation between his epic tales and those of the AmaZulu, where both are interlaced with human truths. This week's tale is a mist-mash of Macbeth, Richard the third, Henry the Sixth Part three. Perhaps you could include others, but let's leave it at that for now. IN Zululand, Mpande was king and he was apt to change his mind about his heir apparent. Cetshwayo had worked himself into the position by dint of killing Mbuyazi, and had begun to refer to Mpande as ixegwana, little-old man. Or Oomie which is why calling some middle-aged men Oomie can get you into trouble. Hamu kaMpande was an insidious man, a persevering leader who wriggled about, an indulgent man according to oral tradition as well as the written descriptions we have of him. Flabby, with the immense thighs of the house of Senzangakhona. Hamu led the Ngenetsheni clan, and had supported Cetshwayo during the recent Civil War, where Mbuyazi had been defeated. That was the case even though his grandfather, Sothondose, was Mbuyazi's brother. In other words Hamu fought against his Great Uncle. Blood, it seems, isn't thicker than water—unless it's pooling in a cauldron of treachery and Macbethian dread. Hamu also resented his bad luck, descended from Nzibe who ranked behind Mpande's other sons. He liked to show off his bling so to speak, and gathered a massive isigodlo of women, 300 in all, and bragged about being quasi-independent of Mpande. Cetshwayo kept a beady eye on these two, and there were confrontations with them, one took place in 1857. But nothing was resolved. Initially, Mbuyazi's remaining brothers turned out to be more of a threat than Hamu and Maphitha, and this is where the Shakespearian blood letting began in earnest. Cetshwayo wanted to kill Mbuyazi's thirteen year old brother Mkhungo. Someone tipped off the teen that the death squad was on its way and he fled to safety in Natal across the Thukela River. Other members of his direct family were already seeling refuge there, his mom Monase and Sikhotha his half-brother. shake

On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin is joined by author and storyteller Tom “The Tale Teller” Phillips.Leicestershire born and raised, Tom is the county's most celebrated storyteller - even the Leicestershire Guild of Storytellers told us, directly, that he is the person to talk to about Leicestershire's lore. And just a fraction of his knowledge and passion is on show in his collection Leicestershire Folk Tales for Children - but that's only part of the story.Having trained and worked as a primary school teacher with a passion for legends, and with experience, too, as a gardener, groundskeeper and cleaner, over 15 years ago Tom began his work as a professional storyteller and has gone from strength to strength.Through his use of puppets, traditional storytelling techniques, and a head full of tales, he has been enrapturing audiences of all ages. He then wrote his second book, with the third now on its way, as we discuss during the episode.As such, gather round the Three Ravens campfire for a warm, open, friendly conversation which ranges from Black Annis and Richard III to Lady Jane Grey, haunted country houses, and kidnapping giants.We really hope you enjoy it, and will be back on Monday with our brand new County Episode all about the history and folklore of Essex!Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon, too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcast Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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ABOUT RACHEL:Rachel McVay is an American actor rooted in UK training. Classically trained, with an MFA from the prestigious Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and a BFA in Theatre & Dance, Rachel also studied with the Royal Shakespeare Company and RADA. She has made her mark as a dynamic stage, TV, & film actor, often employing her skills in stunts, stage combat, and dance.With an affinity for Shakespeare, Tarantino, and Ryan Murphy, Rachel's proudest roles include the "fierce" Queen Elizabeth in Richard III, the "magnificent" & "regal" Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing ("McVay stands out as Beatrice"), and the lead in the award-winning film, Broken Nails, in which she plays a boxer/dancer who struggles with self love in overcoming cancer.Some of her TV credits include Westworld, Forever, and The United States of Tara. Teaching/directing credits include Northern Stage, Stagedoor Manor, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School's Young Artists Academy, A Noise Within, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, amongst others across the country.Connect with Rachel on social:https://www.instagram.com/therachelmcvay/www.imdb.me/rachelmcvayConnect with me and learn about my services at Hollywood Bound Actors:⁠https://hollywoodboundactors.com/⁠Learn about my signature course Book More TV ® https://bookmoretv.com/

Southwest is basically Spirit Plus now, which makes this podcast Spirit Minus, but don't worry– we'll never charge you for all that baggage you're carrying around. Zero guarantees this plane stays on course, because right after liftoff we veer right into King Richard III, Baltimore ice cream trucks, and our favorite variations of the Mandela Effect. Also, a couple of us signed up for the JFK 50 Miler, for better or for worse. Finally, we talk about the Tracksmith Eliot Racer, a surprisingly capable race day shoe with a super bouncy, dual layer ATPU and PEBAX midsole. Support our sponsors!SAYSKY X PUMAExperience the premium quality and unique design of the PUMA x SAYSKY collection. Check it out now at saysky.com and use code DROP15 to save. SWIFTWICKThe best running socks in the game, Swiftwick just launched their new spring collection this week, and Drop listeners can get 15% off their first purchase with code BELIEVE15. Shop here: https://swiftwick.com/collections/believeWAHOO FITNESS We've got a new series on YouTube that follows Thomas' training to London using the Wahoo Kickr Run Treadmill. Follow along every Frida, and watch episode 2 here. You can learn more about the runner-focused treadmill (including seamless elevation and pace changes) and purchase one here.LMNTIt's warming up, which means you're sweating more, which means you need more salt. Like, a lot more. Luckily, LMNT has 1000 mg of the stuff, as well as potassium and magnesium. Get your free 8-count LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: http://drinklmnt.com/thedropINDEX00:00 - Intro4:11 - Richard III found under parking lot 18:43 - Baltimore Ice Cream Trucks21:28 - Southwest Airlines newest baggage policy 27:41 - Nerds Gummy Clusters30:58 - JFK 50 Miler42:58 - Training Talks / Wahoo Kickr RUN56:21 - The Mandela Effect1:00:46 - Horror Movies1:02:47 - Puma x Saysky 1:06:47 - Canadian Bacon vs. Bacon1:12:00 - Shoe talk (Tracksmith Eliot Racer)

What happens when history, activism, and theater collide? The producers of The Return of Benjamin Lay break it down. What happens when a story refuses to be forgotten? The Return of Benjamin Lay isn't just a play—it's a powerful lesson in courage, creativity, and using your voice for change. In this episode of Your Creative Mind, I sit down with the producers of the production coming to The Sheen Center this March to talk about bringing this revolutionary abolitionist's story to the stage. You'll hear how bold storytelling can challenge the status quo, why creative work has the power to shift perspectives, and what you can do to make your own impact. If you're a storyteller, entrepreneur, or changemaker, this episode is for you. And if you can, go see the show at The Sheen Center, March 14 – April 6, 2025—it's one you won't forget. JOSEPH W. RODRIGUEZ is an actor, writer, and Producing Artistic Director of Playhouse Creatures (where he has produced over thirty plays). For PCTC: STILL LIFE (with Ancram Opera House), EXECUTION OF JUSTICE, The Two-Character Play ( 2017 New York/ The Duo Theatre), New Orleans (2018 Southern Rep); Mrs. Packard (with Bridge Rep), One Flea Spare, More Stars Then There Are In Heaven, Hunter/ Gatherers, Charlotte The Destroyer, Love Song, 6xTenn, Closer, The Libertine (The Kirk, Theatre Row), and The Libertine (with Bridge Rep – IRNE Nomination, Best Actor). Other NYC: Buffalo Hair with Jeffrey Wright (The Public Theater); The Normal Heart with Bobby Cannavale (The Duo Theatre); Richard III with Austin Pendleton, Macbeth – title role (New Perspectives); Linnehan's Daughter (Naked Angels); Landscape of the Body, Hurlyburly (T. Schreiber Studios); Innocent Erendira – world premiere with Miriam Colon (Repertorio Espanol). Regional: Hamlet with Mark Rylance, King Lear with F. Murray Abraham (A.R.T.); Iphigenia (The Huntington); Children of the Sun (The Kennedy Center); A Streetcar Named Desire, American Buffalo, Safe Sex, A Christmas Carol (The New Ehrlich Boston); Vieux Carre, Breaking the Code – Best Supporting Actor, Boston Herald (The Triangle Theatre); The Boys Next Door with Lance Reddick (Worcester Forum Theatre). TV/ FILM: Glory, The Opposite of Sex, Desolation Angels, Against the Law, Guiding Light, As the World Turns, Another World, the titular character in Sci-Fi Channel's Cameron Grant. He is a proud member of AEA and SAG-AFTRA.    ARSALAN SATTARI PRODUCTIONS: Since 2012 Arsalan Sattari Productions has commissioned, developed, licensed, and produced shows by world-class artists, to critical acclaim and commercial success, within the London fringe, West End, and festivals. They are interested in new writing, UK and European premieres, historical plays and characters rarely portrayed on stage. They are proud to have built a reputation of producing top acclaimed American playwrights in the UK. Arsalan is an Honorary Associate Producer at the multi-award winning Finborough Theatre, London, and Creative Director and CEO of StageBlock, working with some of the most renowned talents and global institutions to bring performing arts into the wider art market.  Learn more and get tickets. https://playhousecreatures.org/events/the-return-of-benjamin-lay/ https://www.sheencenter.org/events/detail/the-return-of-benjamin-lay   Connect with Izolda Website: https://IzoldaT.com BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/izoldat.bsky.social. Book Your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/izoldat/discovery-call New Play Exchange: https://newplayexchange.org/users/90481/izolda-trakhtenberg Submit a Play to the Your Creative Table Read Podcast Series One Minute Movies A Close Shave Career Suicide Diz Wit   Flip Your Inner Script to Stop Negative Thoughts From Ruining Your Day.   This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset. (affiliate link) URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset It's also brought to you by my podcast host, Podbean! I love how simple Podbean is to use. If you've been thinking of starting your own podcast, Podbean is the way to go!** Are you getting anything out of the show? I'd love it if you would buy me a coffee.   Listen on These Channels Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Podbean | MyTuner | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | Deezer | Overcast | PodChaser | Listen Notes | Player FM | Podcast Addict | Podcast Republic |

Join host Natalie Grueninger as she welcomes historian and author Philippa Langley to the "Talking Tudors" podcast. This episode dives into Langley's extensive research on the enigmatic disappearance of the Princes in the Tower during Richard III's reign. Discover the meticulous forensic approach Langley employs in the Missing Princes Project, an investigation that questions the long-held beliefs about the fate of these royal boys. Langley shares insights from her detective-like inquiry that challenges traditional Tudor narratives and presents new evidence regarding the surviving heirs of Edward IV. Listen in to explore how Tudor propaganda shaped historical accounts and learn about the unique methods used to uncover truths buried in history. Visit Philippa Langley's official website.  https://www.philippalangley.co.uk/index.html Find out more about your host at https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Buy Talking Tudors merchandise at https://talkingtudors.threadless.com/ Support Talking Tudors on Patreon Learn more about The Katharine of Aragon Legacy Lectures https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/historians-supporting-peterborough-cathedral-tickets-1222676521389?aff=oddtdtcreator