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July 27, 2019 at the Boston Athenæum. The Boston Athenæum and the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (CSC) have partnered together to bring you two fantastic events in one night that interrogate and celebrate Shakespeare's Cymbeline, a mystical dramedy full of intrigue, mistaken identities, and romance. The production of Cymbeline marks CSC's 24th season of Free Shakespeare on the Common (July 17 through August 4, 2019). The evening begins at the Boston Athenæum at 6:00pm with a conversation between Anita Diamant, best selling author, and Fred Sullivan Jr., director of CSC's Cymbeline. They will discuss the themes of integrity and forgiveness running throughout this tragicomic romance and fairy tale plot. In particular, they will explore the trials of the heroine, Imogen, an isolated and wronged young woman facing down threats in a violent world--and how she persists.
Ep10.My guest today on What I Don't Talk About @ BBQs is professional actor, Douglas Spafford.He's had a long and winding journey from Birmingham in the UK through Scotland, the NT, Wagga and now to Sydney and this very day you can find him treading the boards, plying his craft.During my conversation with Douglas I was reminded of the motto of my high school, St. Clair High in Western Sydney. It was three overlapping C's, and you know what, I'm not sure if I'd ever committed them to memory then but I certainly can't remember them now.Talking to Douglas this logo reappeared in my mind and I found 3 'C' words that really connected to who he is and reflect his own journey.They are Courage, Confidence, Commitment.Douglas is in this thing and giving it all he has, and that's something to be respected and admired.He's currently performing as Clotten in The Acting Factory @ Emu Plain's production of Shakespeare's Cymbeline which is on until April-7. Entry is by gold coin donation. Find the details here: https://www.facebook.com/The-Acting-Factory-149933181758227/Without much further ado, let's raise the curtain on this chat.Enjoy!Stay in touch with Douglas, here:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/spaffordacting/Twitter - https://twitter.com/spaffordactingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/spaffordactingAnd that Henry V scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8vMIdBfTm0Sherlock Holmes & The Ripper Murders @ The Genesian Theatre: http://www.genesiantheatre.com.au/index.php?mode=view&s=2019&i=3Where Angels Fear to Tread @ The Guild Theatre - http://www.guildtheatre.com.au/reserve-tickets/Thanks to:eight and a half for “Piece by Piece” – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U_MC4mabNMTara Ward for the art and design – http://www.tarawardphotography.com.au/Podcast homepage – https://widtaabbqs.home.blog/
With John Wilson. Actor Jason Isaacs on his new high concept TV drama Awake and why British actors are storming Hollywood. South Sudan is the world's youngest country, gaining statehood less than a year ago. The South Sudan Theatre Company was formed immediately and has now come to the UK to perform Shakespeare's Cymbeline in Juba Arabic, as part of the Globe to Globe Shakespeare festival. John Wilson reports on how company members and the British Council think this new cultural institution can help shape a new national identity. The Scream by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch is among the world's most famous pictures, and one of his pastel drawings of the image will be auctioned tonight in New York. It is likely to achieve a sale price of nearly £50 million, close to the record for an art-work. Art market watcher Godfrey Barker reflects what this says about the value of art. Paddy Moloney is one of the founders of the Irish band The Chieftains, who this year celebrate their 50th birthday. He reflects on the band's many collaborations, and recalls how their music headed into orbit. Producer Ellie Bury.
Actor John Cullum, currently appearing in the title role of Shakespeare's "Cymbeline" at Lincoln Center Theater, but better known for his musical performances, talks about his experiences in classical theatre -- from his current work with director Mark Lamos to his earliest New York auditions to being directed by John Gielgud in the Richard Burton "Hamlet"; recalls how he landed roles in such classic Broadway musicals as "Camelot", "On A Clear Day You Can See Forever", and "Shenandoah"; reflects on the much discussed quick departure of actress Madeline Kahn from the original production of "On The Twentieth Century"; and tells how he didn't understand "Urinetown" when it first came his way. Original air date - December 28, 2007.
Actor John Cullum, Tony winner as Best Actor for his roles in Shenandoah and On the Twentieth Century and currently appearing in the title role of Shakespeare's Cymbeline at Lincoln Center Theater, but better known for his musical performances, talks about his experiences in classical theatre -- from his current work with director Mark Lamos to his earliest New York auditions to being directed by John Gielgud in the Richard Burton Hamlet; recalls how he landed roles in such classic Broadway musicals as Camelot, On A Clear Day You Can See Forever, and Shenandoah; reflects on the much discussed quick departure of actress Madeline Kahn from the original production of On The Twentieth Century; and tells how he didn't understand Urinetown when it first came his way.
Actor John Cullum, currently appearing in the title role of Shakespeare's "Cymbeline" at Lincoln Center Theater, but better known for his musical performances, talks about his experiences in classical theatre -- from his current work with director Mark Lamos to his earliest New York auditions to being directed by John Gielgud in the Richard Burton "Hamlet"; recalls how he landed roles in such classic Broadway musicals as "Camelot", "On A Clear Day You Can See Forever", and "Shenandoah"; reflects on the much discussed quick departure of actress Madeline Kahn from the original production of "On The Twentieth Century"; and tells how he didn't understand "Urinetown" when it first came his way. Original air date - December 28, 2007.