Transformations

Shakespeare’s theatre in Poland and the woman’s voice - Panel Discussion

A conversation between leading performers, directors and writers, exploring Shakespeare’s unique impact in Poland and some of the revolutionary Polish stagings that have re-imagined his greatest characters and challenged our understanding of the nature of gender, on the stage and in the world.

The conversation will also look at stagings of Shakespeare from the perspective of female directors – in 21st-century theatre, women directors have gained greater visibility and acclaim and many have repeatedly staged Shakespeare’s plays, achieving national and international recognition for their work.

Joining us for the discussion, will be, amongst others, Dame Janet Suzman as well as internationally renowned theatre and opera director Helena Kaut-Howson, who will talk about her revolutionary staging of award-winning actor Kathryn Hunter as King Lear in the 1997 production of the play at the Young Vic when Kathryn became the first English-speaking woman to take on the titular role of King Lear. (Hunter is also known for tackling other great Shakespearean male roles, including Richard III and Timon of Athens.)

The converstation is organised in partnership with The Shakespeare Institute

Panellists will include: Dame Janet Suzman, Helena Kaut-Howson, Professor Elizabeth Schafer, Professor Tiffany Stern, Aneta Mancewicz, Professor Tony Howard (moderator) and Hara Yannas

3-5 pm, Stratford Town Hall

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Please note that this event may overrun slightly and finish slightly past 5pm.